This time, on my way to Rishiri Island, I booked flights from Haneda to Shin-Chitose, then to Rishiri, with a domestic transfer at Shin-Chitose. I wasn’t entirely sure how much time to leave for a domestic transfer, so I opted for flights with about an hour’s layover.
Just to be sure, I checked in at the counter instead of online this time. (As expected), I confirmed that my luggage would go all the way to Rishiri and I wouldn’t need to pick it up at Shin-Chitose. However, my flight was slightly delayed, which made me a bit worried about the transfer.
When we got off at Shin-Chitose, everyone naturally headed towards the exit, and there was no obvious point for domestic transfers along the way. I figured we’d have to exit, go through security again, and re-enter, which would mean we’d need to rush a bit. I did notice a staff member standing near the stairs leading down to baggage claim, but I didn’t realize they were calling out “Passengers transferring domestically~” and almost walked past. Luckily, my wife noticed it.
At Shin-Chitose Airport, there was a staff member near the stairs leading to baggage claim. When we told them our names and connecting flight, they directed us to an area where a part of a partition, directly connected to the waiting lounge, could be opened. There was a machine to scan tickets there, and after scanning, we were able to enter the waiting lounge.
At Haneda Airport, there are clear signs for domestic transfers, and you can just follow them. So, I was a bit surprised that an airport as large as Shin-Chitose didn’t have that. Well, once you know, it’s really no big deal, though…
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