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What is the Ultimate Time-Saving Travel Using Helicopters and Private Jets?

What is the ultimate short trip utilizing helicopters and private jets

"How much travel time can be saved with private jets and helicopters?"
"How much smoother is the travel compared to commercial aviation?"

Many people wonder how much time can be saved by using private jets or helicopters.

Private jets and helicopters, though not very common in Japan, offer smoother and faster travel compared to land transportation or commercial airlines.

Below, we will explain how private jets and helicopters can save time compared to commercial airlines, providing examples of time-efficient travel along with cost considerations.

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Time-Saving Example ① Enjoy skiing in Niseko, Hokkaido, from Tokyo in just 4 hours

【Depart Tokyo at 9 AM and be skiing in Niseko, Hokkaido, by early afternoon】such a dream journey can be made a reality with the use of private jets and helicopters.

Niseko, renowned as a powder snow paradise, is home to some of Hokkaido's most famous ski resorts, attracting many visitors from Tokyo eager to enjoy winter sports.

However, traveling from Tokyo to Niseko typically takes over 9 hours by train and 5 to 6 hours by commercial airline.

On the other hand, utilizing a private jet allows you to travel from Tokyo to Niseko in just 4 hours. Imagine reaching Niseko, one of Hokkaido's premier ski destinations renowned for its powder snow, within 4 hours door-to-door from Tokyo.

Let's compare the travel from Tokyo to Niseko, Hokkaido, between commercial airlines and using a helicopter or private jet.

Commercial AirlinesPrivate Jet・Helicopter
Tokyo →NisekoTravel timeDetailsTravel timeDetails
From central Tokyo to Haneda Airport30 minutesFrom central Tokyo to the general passenger terminal25 minutesFrom central Tokyo to the private jet terminal
Until takeoff from Haneda Airport60 minutesProcedures for Boarding at Haneda Airport5 minutesDirect transfer from the chauffeur-driven car to the private jet
From Haneda Airport to Hokkaido90 minutesFrom Haneda Airport to New Chitose Airport90 minutesFrom Haneda Airport to Okadama Airport
From Hokkaido Airport to Niseko150 minutes30 minutes: Deplaning and luggage pickup 120 minutes: Bus or chauffeur-driven car from New Chitose Airport to Niseko25 minutes1 minute: Transfer and board the helicopter 24 minutes: From Okadama Airport to the Niseko heliport
Total required time5 hours and 30 minutes2 hours and 25 minutes
Estimated one-way fare (for 4 passengers)Approximately 300,000 yen (when using first class and a private hire car)¥1,529,000 JPY

Commercial Airlines

If you travel from Tokyo to Niseko by a commercial airline, it will take approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes in total.

Tokyo →NisekoEstimated Duration
From central Tokyo to the Haneda Airport general passenger terminal30 minutes
Procedures for Boarding at Haneda Airport60 minutes
From Haneda Airport to New Chitose Airport90 minutes
Disembarkation and baggage pickup30 minutes
Bus or chauffeur-driven car transfer from New Chitose Airport to Niseko.120 minutes

When using a commercial airline, the most time-consuming aspects are the boarding procedures and the transfer from New Chitose Airport to Niseko. After arriving at Haneda Airport, the following steps are required before boarding:

・Check-in process
・Baggage drop-off procedure
・Security screening
・Waiting to board

With commercial airlines, even after arriving at Haneda Airport, it typically takes around an hour to board the aircraft.

Additionally, when traveling from New Chitose Airport to Niseko, it takes approximately two hours by bus or private car. Due to the time required for various procedures and ground transportation, traveling from Tokyo to Niseko via commercial airlines generally takes about 5 to 6 hours.

Private Jet・Helicopter

Using a private jet and helicopter, you can travel from Tokyo to Niseko in approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes..

Tokyo →NisekoEstimated Duration
From central Tokyo to the private jet exclusive gate at Haneda Airport25 minutes
Direct transfer from the chauffeur-driven car to the private jet5 minutes
From Haneda Airport to Okadama Airport90 minutes
Transfer and boarding to the helicopter1 minute
From Okadama Airport to Niseko Heliport24 minutes

For private jet and helicopter travel, you can access the private jet terminal, which is located closer to the city side of the airport, rather than the general passenger terminal. This allows you to enter Haneda Airport about 5 minutes earlier.

Additionally, you can move directly to the jet in a shuttle vehicle, which means there’s no need for check-in procedures. The private jet staff will assist with transferring any checked luggage from the shuttle to the jet. You can board the jet just 5 minutes after arriving at the airport.

For flights to Niseko, you will take a helicopter from Okadama Airport in Hokkaido. A helicopter is waiting to board immediately after you disembark, allowing for a seamless transfer and no contact with general passengers. You can board the helicopter within 1 minute. The flight to Niseko by helicopter takes only 24 minutes, which is about a quarter of the time it would take by car.

Private jets offer high convenience and comfort, ensuring that our customers are highly satisfied, with many repeating the experience.

Related Article:Travel by Private Jet! Niseko, Hokkaido to Tokyo in as Fast as 120 Minutes

Example of Time-Saving Travel ② : Reach the Art Island in Okayama from Tokyo in Just 2 Hours

Example of Time-Saving Travel ② : Reach the Art Island in Okayama from Tokyo in Just 2 Hours

【To the Art Island, Naoshima. In Just 120 Minutes】By using a private jet, you can travel from Tokyo to the scenic destination in Kagawa Prefecture in just 2 hours.

Naoshima, also known as the "Art Island," offers visitors a chance to enjoy the island’s mountains, trees, and the Seto Inland Sea, as well as numerous art installations. However, traveling from Tokyo to Naoshima typically takes about 5 hours when using a combination of flights, trains, ferries, and limousine buses, which are not very convenient.

On the other hand, by utilizing a private jet, you can reach Naoshima with just one transfer from an airplane to a helicopter. The following is the schedule for traveling from Tokyo to Naoshima by private jet.

ScheduleItineraryDetails
09:00Home (hotel) in TokyoTravel from your home to Haneda Airport in a private transfer vehicle (such as an Alphard or Rolls-Royce, depending on our services).
09:25Arrival at Haneda AirportArrival at the private jet spot within Haneda Airport
09:27BoardingYou can board without the need for check-in or baggage handling procedures
09:35Departure from Haneda Airport70-minute flight
10:45Landing at Okayama Prefecture Konan Airport
10:47Boarding a helicopterA helicopter is waiting right in front, allowing for immediate boarding
10:50Departure from Okayama Prefecture Konan Airport10-minute flight
11:00Landing at Naoshima Heliport
The approximate one-way fare is ¥2,300,000 (for 4 people)

A chauffeur-driven vehicle will pick you up from your hotel or residence in central Tokyo and take you directly to the private jet terminal at Haneda Airport, with no need to exit the car for security checks.

After disembarking from the private jet, you can immediately transfer to the helicopter. Unlike the multiple connections and procedures required when using commercial airlines, this allows for a smooth and stress-free transfer. By using a private jet and helicopter, travel time, which usually takes around 5 hours, can be reduced to approximately 2 hours, resulting in a significant time-saving.

Can Japanese People also use Private Jets for Time-Saving Travel?

Is it possible for Japanese to use a short private jet

Yes, Japanese people can also use private jets. Although private jet usage is not yet common in Japan, it is utilized for both business and leisure due to its time-saving benefits, schedule flexibility, and high level of privacy.

You can find more details about the benefits, actual usage, and estimated costs of private jet services in Japan on the following page.

Related Article:Can Japanese People Use Private Jets? Price Range and Benefits

Summary

By using private jets and helicopters, time-saving travel becomes possible, ensuring smooth and efficient movement. In fact, travel itineraries that typically take about 5 hours with a commercial airline can be reduced to around 2 hours when utilizing private jets and helicopters.

For those who wish to make the most of their time or seek a special experience, private jets and helicopters are the ideal means of travel. The hassles of various procedures, waiting times, and transfers between different modes of transportation when using commercial airlines can be eliminated with the use of private jets and helicopters.Private JetandHelicopter, you can eliminate these inconveniences.

If you are considering using a private jet or helicopter, please consult ARIAir, which offers both services. Our experienced concierge team will provide you with the best travel options and plans tailored to your needs and circumstances.

▶︎For private jet reservations and inquiries, please contact us here.

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