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High-speed boat Oita Daiichi Hoverdrive 大分第一ホーバードライブ

Oita Hovercraft: Nishi-Ōita – Oita Airport ホーバークラフト 西大分~大分空港

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How often6 a day each way from 19 September to 15 October 2026Details below
CrossingAbout 35–40 min
Adult fare¥2,500Adult, one way (paid at the terminal)
BookingBooking recommended

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
High-speed boat6 a day each way (5 on Fridays) from 19 September to 15 October 2026 (Nishi-Ōita 8:55–18:10, airport 10:15–19:30); fewer sailings 16–31 October; from 1 November 6 a day (5 on Wednesdays)About 35–40 min

Fares P

Adult, one way (paid at the terminal)¥2,500
Adult, one way (booked and paid in the app/LINE)¥2,000
Child (3 to primary school), at the terminal¥1,250
Child, in the app¥1,000

One way, as published by the operator; fuel surcharges and seasonal fares may apply.

Tickets and booking P

Booking recommended. Book in the operator's smartphone app or via LINE, up to 1 month ahead and until 20 min before departure; paying online is 500 yen cheaper. The terminal windows only sell tickets for the next sailing, if seats are left. Seats are unreserved: arrive 15–20 min early; boarding closes 5 min before departure and the hovercraft does not wait for delayed flights.

Where to buy

Paying: Online bookings: credit card only (no other payment cards)

Ports

  1. Nishi-Ōita Hover Terminal (Oita city) ホーバーターミナルおおいた(西大分)
    Hover Taxi (shared taxi timed to the sailings) to JR Ōita Station's Ueno-no-mori (south) exit, about 10 min, 600 yen per car split between riders; Kasugaura bus stops nearby
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  2. Oita Airport Hover Terminal ホーバーターミナルおおいた(大分空港)
    About 3 min walk from the airport arrivals gate (separate building)
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Good to know P

English names are the operator's own where it publishes them, otherwise romanised for this guide. Boats are often cancelled or changed in bad weather: check the operator's page on the day. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Sources and quotes checked 2026-10-11