Airport
Osaka International Airport (ITM)
Osaka International Airport (Itami) is the main domestic gateway to Osaka and the wider Kansai region, with convenient onward connections to Kyoto, Kobe, Nara and other nearby destinations. Compare transfer options to central Osaka and surrounding areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Osaka International Airport
Osaka International Airport, commonly known as Itami Airport, is the main domestic airport serving Osaka and the wider Kansai region. Opened in 1939, it became western Japan's primary gateway before international flights were transferred to Kansai International Airport in 1994, and today it operates almost exclusively domestic services to cities across Japan.
Located about 15 km north of central Osaka and spanning the cities of Itami, Toyonaka and Ikeda, the airport offers quick access to Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara. Its compact terminal is organized into North, Central and South sections, with Japan Airlines group airlines concentrated in the north and ANA group airlines in the south.
The airport is connected to the region by the Osaka Monorail, airport limousine buses, taxis, private transfers and rental cars, making onward travel to central Osaka and surrounding destinations relatively straightforward.
With restaurants, cafés, shops, lounges, free Wi-Fi and an observation deck, the airport provides a practical and efficient domestic gateway for business travelers and visitors exploring the Kansai region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Osaka International Airport operates one connected passenger terminal divided into North, Central and South sections. The North Terminal mainly serves Japan Airlines (JAL) group airlines, while the South Terminal mainly serves ANA group airlines; the Central Terminal links the two and houses shared public facilities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Osaka International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Osaka International Airport to hotels, city destinations, business districts and other locations across Osaka and the Kansai region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Osaka International Airport for independent travel around Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and onward journeys across the Kansai region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Osaka International Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations across the Kansai region.
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