Another low-cost Japan flight option launches – Star Flyer’s ultra-red-eye flight takes off at 2:30 AM!

▲ Star Flyer’s first arrival in Taiwan on May 3. (Photo provided by Phoenix Travel Service)

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Another low-cost carrier now flies from Taiwan to Japan!Japan’s Star Flyer (Star Flyer) announced its first-ever arrival in Taiwan on May 3, operating a chartered direct flight from Taipei Taoyuan International Airport to Kitakyushu Airport in Japan. The inaugural flight departs on May 3 and returns on May 6.It is currently the only international airline that flies to Kitakyushu.

For this special charter to Kyushu, Star Flyer will offer passengers complimentary light meals and a variety of beverages onboard, as well as free checked baggage allowance of 20 kg and carry-on luggage of 10 kg. The airline has also reduced the seating capacity from the usual 180 seats to 150 seats, increasing seat pitch to between 91 to 94 cm. All seats are equipped with full black leather upholstery, each with a touchscreen display, USB charging ports, and passengers can enjoy free coffee from the renowned American brand TULLYS COFFEE and chocolate.

The inaugural Star Flyer flight operates during a super red-eye time slot, with a flight duration of approximately two and a half hours—allowing almost a full four days of exploration, which is quite appealing.Here are the flight schedules:

Outbound:May 3 Taipei to Kitakyushu
Flight time 02:30 / 05:50 (Flight number 7G9672)

Return:May 6 Kitakyushu to Taipei
Flight time 23:30 / 01:00+1 (Flight number 7G9671)