Ibex Airlines
A Japanese regional carrier operating scheduled domestic flights with a fleet of compact Canadair Regional Jets and a network centred on Sendai.
About Ibex Airlines
Ibex Airlines is a privately owned Japanese regional airline established in 1999, originally under the name Fairinc. It began scheduled operations in 2000 and adopted the Ibex Airlines identity in 2004. The carrier uses the IATA code FW and ICAO code IBX, and focuses on linking regional Japanese cities with major domestic aviation centres.
Sendai is the airline’s primary operating hub and its busiest departure point by route count. Ibex Airlines operates 26 routes serving 10 destinations within Japan, including Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Komatsu, Fukushima, Miyazaki and Oita. Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo are also important departure points in its network.
The fleet is based on the Canadair Regional Jet family, including aircraft configured for relatively short domestic sectors and airports where regional capacity is appropriate. Flights generally offer a single economy-class cabin rather than separate premium and economy sections. Service is streamlined for short journeys, with the onboard experience and storage space typical of a compact regional jet.
Ibex Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and it does not operate a widely established frequent-flyer programme of its own. Many services are marketed through a codeshare relationship with All Nippon Airways, a Star Alliance member, which can provide broader booking and connection options. Mileage eligibility depends on the marketing carrier and fare conditions.
A key strength is the airline’s selection of nonstop regional links, particularly those involving Sendai, which can spare travellers a connection through a larger airport. Its smaller aircraft are well suited to comparatively thin domestic routes. The trade-off is a limited network and fewer daily alternatives than Japan’s largest airlines, so disruptions or schedule changes may leave less flexibility for same-day rebooking.
Good to know
Flying with Ibex Airlines — what to expect
Regional Jet Storage
Canadair Regional Jets have smaller overhead bins than many mainline aircraft. Pack compactly and be prepared for larger cabin bags to require checking at the airport.
ANA Codeshare Flights
Many Ibex Airlines services are also sold under ANA flight numbers. Confirm the marketing and operating carriers because mileage credit and some ticket conditions may differ.
Single Cabin Service
Flights generally use a single economy-class cabin designed for short domestic journeys. Travellers should not expect a separate premium cabin on the operating aircraft.
Domestic Check-in
Allow adequate time to identify the correct check-in counter, especially when travelling on an ANA codeshare. The operating carrier shown on the booking is the most useful guide.
Limited Flight Alternatives
Some regional routes have fewer departures than trunk services flown by larger airlines. Avoid very tight onward connections and review rebooking conditions before departure.
Baggage Rules Vary
Cabin and checked-baggage entitlements can depend on the fare and marketing carrier. Check the rules attached to the issued ticket rather than relying on a general allowance.
Network overview
Where Ibex Airlines flies
Ibex Airlines operates 26 routes to 10 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Fukuoka to Sendai (1,071 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Ibex Airlines flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Fukuoka → Sendai
1,071 km · FUK → SDJ
The longest sector in the Ibex Airlines network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Ibex Airlines
Notable destinations on Ibex Airlines's network.
FWSendaidirectFWFukuokadirectFWNagoyadirectFWOsakadirectFWTokyodirectFWHiroshimadirectFWKomatsudirectFWFukushimadirectFWMiyazakidirectFWOitadirectDestination list is indicative of Ibex Airlines's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Ibex Airlines — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Ibex Airlines's longest route is Fukuoka to Sendai, about 1,071 km nonstop.
- The busiest Ibex Airlines departure airports by route count are Sendai, Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo, in that order.
- Ibex Airlines operates domestic Japanese services to Sendai, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Komatsu, Fukushima, Miyazaki and Oita.
- Carry-on limits depend on the ticket and applicable operating-carrier rules, while the regional jets also have relatively small overhead bins. Check the allowance displayed in your booking and consider checking bulky bags.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts. Originfacts never adds a fee to the prices it finds.
- Sendai is Ibex Airlines's primary hub and busiest departure point by route count. Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo are its other leading departure airports.
- Ibex Airlines serves exactly 10 destinations across 1 country, operating 26 routes within Japan.
- Tickets are generally easier to find at lower prices when booked ahead for off-peak weekdays and outside Japanese public holidays, school breaks and major festival periods. Compare nearby dates because the limited frequency of some routes can produce noticeable fare differences.