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Founded
2002
Headquarters
Kitakyushu, Japan
Star Flyer is a Japanese airline founded in 2002 and based in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. It operates scheduled domestic and international flights, positioning itself as a hybrid carrier offering a higher level of service than typical low-cost carriers while maintaining competitive fares.
The airline is known for its distinctive black-colored aircraft livery and a focus on passenger comfort, including leather seats and in-flight entertainment on domestic routes. Star Flyer has built a reputation for punctuality and quality service.
Star Flyer primarily serves routes connecting Kitakyushu, Tokyo (Haneda), Osaka (Kansai), and Nagoya, as well as select international destinations in Asia.
Hubs & network
Star Flyer's primary hub is Kitakyushu Airport, with significant operations also at Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Fleet
Star Flyer operates a fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft, primarily the A320ceo.
Notable facts
- ›Star Flyer is known for its signature all-black aircraft livery.
- ›The airline offers leather seats and higher service standards than typical LCCs.
- ›Star Flyer began commercial operations in March 2006.
- ›It has codeshare agreements with All Nippon Airways (ANA).
- ›The airline has consistently ranked highly in Japanese customer satisfaction surveys.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (6 legs)








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Route network
KKJ → HND320
FUK → HND320
HND → FUK320
HND → KIX320
KIX → HND320
HND → KKJ320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Star Flyer is a four masted barquentine built as a cruise ship, and operated by Star Clippers Ltd of Sweden. A luxury vessel, Star Flyer is a sister ship to Star Clipper. Both sailed under the Luxembourg flag until 2010, and now sail under the Maltese flag.
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TRAICY(トライシー)· 2/2/2026
Star Flyer to Revise Fares and Ticket Rules from May 19 Flights
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朝日新聞· 2/13/2026
Pilot trainee held over stimulants use operated passenger flights
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IMDb· 4/13/2026
Attack on Titan Collaborates With Airline for New AoT Special Jet Plane
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Business Insider· 10/20/2022
Airline Will Offer Remote Workers Rented Homes, Flight Subscription
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TRAICY(トライシー)· 3/16/2026
Star Flyer to Resume Kitakyushu–Taipei/Taoyuan Route on September 2
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Fortune· 6/1/2023
Star Flyer tests all-you-can-fly package as airline bets on remote workers
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About on Wikipedia
Star Flyer
Four-masted barquentine built in 1991
Star Flyer is a four masted barquentine built as a cruise ship, and operated by Star Clippers Ltd of Sweden. A luxury vessel, Star Flyer is a sister ship to Star Clipper. Both sailed under the Luxembourg flag until 2010, and now sail under the Maltese flag.
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