| Origin | Destination | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
🇯🇵 FukuokaFUK | 🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | — | View route |
🇯🇵 HakodateHKD | 🇯🇵 TokyoHND | — | View route |
🇯🇵 HakodateHKD | 🇯🇵 TokonameNGO | — | View route |
🇯🇵 KobeUKB | 🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | — | View route |
🇯🇵 NatoriSDJ | 🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | — | View route |
🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | 🇯🇵 FukuokaFUK | — | View route |
🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | 🇯🇵 TokyoHND | — | View route |
🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | 🇯🇵 TokonameNGO | — | View route |
🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | 🇯🇵 NatoriSDJ | — | View route |
🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | 🇯🇵 KobeUKB | — | View route |
🇯🇵 TokonameNGO | 🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | — | View route |
🇯🇵 TokonameNGO | 🇯🇵 HakodateHKD | — | View route |
🇯🇵 TokyoHND | 🇯🇵 HigashikaguraAKJ | — | View route |
🇯🇵 TokyoHND | 🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | — | View route |
🇯🇵 TokyoHND | 🇯🇵 HakodateHKD | — | View route |
🇯🇵 TokyoHND | 🇯🇵 KushiroKUH | — | View route |
🇯🇵 TokyoHND | 🇯🇵 ŌzoraMMB | — | View route |
🇯🇵 TokyoHND | 🇯🇵 ObihiroOBO | — | View route |
Air Do (HD) is a prominent Japanese regional airline headquartered in Sapporo, Hokkaido, specializing in domestic flights connecting the northern island of Hokkaido with major cities on Honshu. Founded in 1996 amid Japan's airline deregulation as Hokkaido International Airlines, it launched operations in 1998 with low-cost fares on the high-demand Tokyo-Sapporo route, quickly gaining popularity for affordable travel. Despite early financial challenges post-9/11 and competition from giants like ANA and JAL, Air Do restructured with ANA's support, establishing codeshare agreements and leasing aircraft.
Renamed AIRDO Co., Ltd. in 2012, the airline now operates an all-Boeing fleet of 12 aircraft, including eight Boeing 737-700s for efficient short-haul routes and four Boeing 767-300ERs for higher-capacity domestic services. With hubs at New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Sapporo and Haneda Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Air Do serves key Hokkaido destinations like Asahikawa, Hakodate, Kushiro, Obihiro, and Memanbetsu, extending to mainland cities such as Nagoya, Sendai, Kobe, and Fukuoka. In 2022, it formed RegionalPlus Wings Corp., a joint holding company with Solaseed Air, to bolster regional connectivity amid COVID-19 recovery.
What sets Air Do apart is its focus on value-driven service, offering complimentary drinks and purchasable meals on board, while emphasizing punctuality and Japanese hospitality. Though not part of a global alliance, its ANA partnership provides seamless connections. Passenger reviews praise friendly crew and reliability but note older aircraft and limited entertainment. With an average fleet age of around 20 years, Air Do remains a go-to for budget-conscious travelers exploring Hokkaido's natural wonders, from ski resorts to hot springs.