2026 Drift Ice Sightseeing Flight by Charter Plane Tour/Travel
See drift ice from the sky in Club Tourism Okhotsk Drift Ice Sightseeing Flight 2026! For charter convenience, you will see the scenery of the drift ice from above Sea of Okhotsk during the outbound descent. If you have a tour guide, you will be well supported! It's easy to search for and book a tour.
Information on drift ice sightseeing flight tours
[7 chances to see drift ice] Same price per person per room! Board three drift ice ships!
[6 chances to encounter drift ice in total] Accommodation to our standard S-rank hotel where you can see drift ice from the guest room!
[5 chances to encounter drift ice in total] Accommodation to the unexplored Rausu where you can see the drift ice from the guest room!
[5 chances to see drift ice] Stay two nights at the conveniently located Prince Hotel!
Key Points of the Special Charter Plan
Low-altitude flight at an altitude of approximately 1,000m!
The ship will circle over the drifting ice Sea of Okhotsk for about 20 minutes!
窓からの眺め ※昨年実施時に弊社スタッフが撮影(イメージ)
FDA機体(イメージ)
機内は3分で空気が循環する高性能空気フィルターを使用（イメージ）
Depending on the wind, drift ice may or may not be visible on some days.
Your chances of encountering them are much higher when viewing from the air than from a boat or land!!
Travel easily between Kobe Airport and Memanbetsu Airport, which are not served by scheduled flights!
A section that normally takes up to 5 hours can be covered in just 2 hours!
機内サービス（イメージ）
流氷（イメージ）
どの色になるかは当日のお楽しみ♪
Normally, you can reach Memanbetsu Airport, which is the gateway to drift ice from the Kansai area on Feb., without going through Haneda Airport or Shin Chitose Airport.
Our tour takes you from Kobe Airport to Memanbetsu Airport with a direct flight.
*We will try to see the drift ice before arriving at Memanbetsu Airport
We will depart on a day when there is a high chance of encountering drift ice!
2025 Feb. 21~27
※ According to Eastern Hokkaido Tourism Development Co., Ltd.
Comments from the planning staff on board
関西国内旅行センター企画担当者：中江 綾
北海道方面を担当して7年間で最も感動した瞬間でした。
オホーツク海上空に差し掛かるとベテランパイロットのアナウンスが入り流氷観賞がスタート。
機体が徐々に高度を下げると、一面に広がる流氷の絶景が現れ、息を呑むような感動体験が待っています。
チャーター便しか飛行できない特別なエリアから北海道の大自然が生み出す壮大な景色を見られるのは当企画だけ！
通常ツアーでは味わえない、担当者イチオシの貴重な体験をお楽しみください。
関西国内旅行センター企画担当者：中江 綾
※天候不良の場合は行えないことがあります
Drift ice conditions over the past two years
Monbetsu
| First day of drift ice (※1) | First day of docking (※2) | Last drift ice (※3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Jan. 21st |
Jan. 26th |
Mar. 27 |
| 2025 |
Feb. 1st |
Feb. 14th |
Mar. Around 10 days (*4) |
Abashiri
| First day of drift ice (※1) | First day of docking (※2) | Last drift ice (※3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Jan. 20 |
Jan. 22nd |
Apr. 2 |
| 2025 |
Feb. 15 |
Feb. 17 |
Mar. 23rd (*5) |
*According to research by Abashiri Regional Meteorological Observatory and Monbetsu City
*1) The day when drift ice was first visible to the naked eye from land
*2) The first day that drift ice comes ashore or adheres to fast ice, making it impossible for ships to navigate.
*3) The last day that drift ice could be seen on the surface of the ocean within sight
*4) The last day that drift ice could be seen with passengers on the Garinko (according to the Okhotsk Garinko Tower)
*5) The last day that drift ice could be seen with the Aurora on board (according to a survey Eastern Hokkaido)
