Flying domestically
Apr 6, 2019 | 12:55 am
#1
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Flying domestically
What are the ID requirements for flying domestically in Japan? Can one get away with just a driver's license or a Gaijin card? I hate carrying my passport when I don't have too.
Apr 6, 2019 | 2:13 am
#2
Join Date: Mar 2018
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Why not make some effort and check yourself with airlines/on internet. This is a standard question and the requirements are official, not like someone seeking advice on hotels in a particular part of Tokyo at a particular budget when they have never set foot outside the USA, whereas you according to your profile are based in Japan at least some of the time.
ANA below for example.
https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/book-pla...de/public.html
Above is FOC.
ANA below for example.
https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/book-pla...de/public.html
Above is FOC.
Apr 6, 2019 | 6:31 am
#3
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Apr 6, 2019 | 7:36 am
#4
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AFAIK, there's no requirement for a passport. IIRC, I have flown on JAL and ANA domestically with no ID check at all, and as far as I can tell that's still the case. Individual airlines ID requirements may differ (e.g. low cost carriers do check ID, I hear). But I would expect all to be satisfied with a Japanese drivers license or other photo ID issued by Japanese government.
Apr 6, 2019 | 1:37 pm
#5
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AFAIK, there's no requirement for a passport. IIRC, I have flown on JAL and ANA domestically with no ID check at all, and as far as I can tell that's still the case. Individual airlines ID requirements may differ (e.g. low cost carriers do check ID, I hear). But I would expect all to be satisfied with a Japanese drivers license or other photo ID issued by Japanese government.
Last edited by kaka; Apr 7, 2019 at 1:28 pm
Apr 8, 2019 | 8:50 pm
#7
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With ANA's "Skip" service, I can skip the check-in counter altogether and can use my mobile app or Super Flyers credit card to get through security and boarding at the gate. No ID check at all.
Apr 27, 2019 | 4:45 pm
#8
Join Date: Jul 2009
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I have a couple of domestic flights coming up during the national holiday period. Curious what to expect in terms of crowds and allowing extra time before flight to make sure we have no difficulties. We are flying out of HND to HIJ midday on Thu 5/2, and from ITM to NRT afternoon on 5/7. How much time in advance should we plan to arrive?
Apr 28, 2019 | 12:06 am
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I have a couple of domestic flights coming up during the national holiday period. Curious what to expect in terms of crowds and allowing extra time before flight to make sure we have no difficulties. We are flying out of HND to HIJ midday on Thu 5/2, and from ITM to NRT afternoon on 5/7. How much time in advance should we plan to arrive?
Apr 28, 2019 | 12:56 am
#10
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I have a couple of domestic flights coming up during the national holiday period. Curious what to expect in terms of crowds and allowing extra time before flight to make sure we have no difficulties. We are flying out of HND to HIJ midday on Thu 5/2, and from ITM to NRT afternoon on 5/7. How much time in advance should we plan to arrive?