New Chitose Airport International Terminal Restaurant Guide | Dining Before & After Security
- Jun 22
- 5 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
This guide organizes the dining options at the international terminal of New Chitose Airport by area — before and after security — to help inbound travelers plan their meals efficiently.
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Why You Should Know the International Terminal's Dining Layout
Understanding the dining situation in advance helps you make the most of your time before departure.
The international terminal at New Chitose Airport has fewer dining options than the domestic terminal. Equally important: once you pass through security (baggage screening), you cannot exit the restricted area. This makes planning ahead essential. This guide walks you through the best dining options for each stage of your journey.
The basic floor layout of the international terminal is as follows.
Floor | Area / Content |
1F | Drop-off lobby (bus, taxi, rental car) |
2F | Arrivals lobby |
3F | Departures lobby (check-in, security) |
4F | Food Court Wing, Café Sky Library |
Terminal operating hours are approximately 5:00–21:30, though this may vary depending on flight schedules.
Dining Options Before Security
Here are the restaurants and cafés available to all visitors — including those who have not yet checked in, or who have just arrived.
Before passing through security (outside the restricted area), your options are Café Sky Library and the restaurants on the domestic terminal side.
Café Sky Library (4F, international terminal, inside Hotel Portoum International Hokkaido) is a café combined with a curated book collection. Entry is free for all visitors. Hours are 11:00–17:00 (11:00–22:00 on Mondays and Tuesdays only), with 44 seats and a non-smoking policy throughout. Café menu items are paid; last order is 30 minutes before closing. Priority Pass and Dragon Pass holders should confirm applicable charges with their membership programs (inquiries: 0123-45-6012).
If you have not yet checked in, you can also walk through the connecting facility to Gourmet World on the domestic 3F. With rotating sushi, soup curry, ramen, and sweets, this is a much richer lineup. If you want more options, eating on the domestic side before checking in is the most efficient approach (see the Domestic Terminal Restaurant Guide CTS-RS-01). Once you pass through security, you cannot exit the restricted area, so complete all dining and shopping beforehand.
Dining Options After Security (Restricted Area)
Here are the restaurants available while waiting to board, inside the restricted area.
After passing through security, you enter the boarding zone where dining choices are more limited. Two venues on the international 4F are the main options.
The 4F Food Court Wing is a self-service food court offering multiple genres — udon, hamburgers, ramen, onigiri, Korean cuisine, and more. Prices are relatively affordable compared to specialty restaurants elsewhere in the airport. Nigiri Sushi Kantaro (握り寿司 函太郎) International Terminal (inside the Hokkaido Market Dining Hall) operates on an order-based system, with nigiri starting from around ¥100 and premium sets available up to ¥5,200. Note that this is a separate location from the Gourmet Kaiten-sushi Kantaro on the domestic 3F. Both venues are accessible to boarding passengers only (after passing through security). For the latest opening hours, please check the official New Chitose Airport website (hokkaido-airports.com).
Dining Guide by Timing
A quick reference for when to eat at each stage of your journey.
Timing | Recommended Area / Venue |
Before check-in (2+ hours before departure) | Domestic 3F Gourmet World (most variety) |
After check-in, before security | International 4F Café Sky Library |
After security (waiting to board) | 4F Food Court Wing / Nigiri Sushi Kantaro International |
After arriving on an international flight | Domestic 3F Gourmet World via connecting facility |
Tips for Inbound Travelers
Key information for visitors arriving from overseas or departing internationally.
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Because the international terminal has fewer dining and shopping options than the domestic side, if you have time to spare, the most efficient approach is to eat and shop on the domestic side first, then make your way to the international terminal.
Multilingual support (English, Chinese, and Korean menus) varies by restaurant. Please check with the airport information desk or individual restaurants for details.
Inside the restricted area, you will also find duty-free shops selling food products, cosmetics, alcohol, and more. Feel free to combine your pre-boarding shopping with a meal.
Summary: 3 Key Points for Dining at the International Terminal
A quick recap for making the most of dining at the international terminal.
1. Dining options change once you pass through security: Before security, you have Café Sky Library and the domestic terminal's restaurants. After security, only the food court and Kantaro are available. 2. Eating on the domestic side before check-in is the most efficient option: More variety, and it compensates for the limited post-security choices. 3. Once through security, you cannot exit: Complete all dining and shopping before going through the checkpoint.
For the latest restaurant information and hours, visit the New Chitose Airport official website.
FAQ
Common questions about dining at the international terminal.
Are there fewer restaurants in the international terminal compared to the domestic terminal?
Yes, the international terminal has fewer dining options than the Gourmet World area on the domestic 3rd floor. If you can arrive at least two hours before departure, it is common to walk over to the domestic terminal via the connecting facility and eat there before proceeding to the international terminal.
Are there places to eat after passing through security in the international terminal?
The 4F Food Court Wing and Nigiri Sushi Kantaro (新千歳空港 国際線店) are available inside the restricted area. The food court covers multiple genres including udon, ramen, and Korean cuisine at relatively affordable prices.
Can I enter Café Sky Library without a lounge card?
Yes, entry is free for all visitors (café menu items are paid). Holders of Priority Pass or Dragon Pass should check with their respective membership programs for applicable charges.
Where can I eat Hokkaido food after arriving on an international flight?
Exit the arrivals lobby (2F) and take the connecting facility to the Gourmet World area on the domestic 3F. You will find soup curry, seafood, ramen, sweets, and more Hokkaido specialties.
Where can I eat before passing through security?
Before security (outside the restricted area), Café Sky Library on 4F of the international terminal is available. If you have not yet checked in, the domestic terminal's restaurants are also accessible via the connecting facility. Once you pass through security, you cannot exit the restricted area, so it is best to eat beforehand.
Related Articles
Guides to make your time at New Chitose Airport even smoother.
New Chitose Airport Domestic Restaurants Guide (CTS-RS-01) — A detailed look at dining options in the Gourmet World area on the domestic 3F.
New Chitose Airport Terminal Transfer Guide (CTS-FC-01) — How to navigate between the domestic and international terminals.
New Chitose Airport Complete Guide (CTS Pillar) — The comprehensive guide to everything at the airport.
