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Osaka Itami Airport in Osaka, Japan

As part of our list of resources for visitors to Osaka City, we provide this overview of Osaka Imami Airport in Osaka, Japan.

Osaka Itami Airport

Osaka Itami Airport (IATA: ITM) is an airport in the Kansai region of Japan that focuses on domestic flights, serving the major cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.

Kansai International Airport took over the region’s international traffic in 1994 and competes with Itami for domestic traffic (Kansai Airport is probably more familiar to most people). Itami also faces competition from Kobe Airport, a smaller domestic airport opened in 2006.

At Itami Airport, there are two areas for departures on the 1st floor, in the south and north area. All arrivals are received on the 2nd floor, in the central area.

On the 3rd floor, there is a lounge that hotel/credit card holders can use, as well as an observation deck on the 4th floor.

Where is the Airport in Osaka?

There are two airports in Osaka.

Osaka Itami Airport (the smaller of the two airports in Osaka) is located about 30 minutes north of Osaka City, in Toyonaka City.

Osaka’s main airport, Kansai International Airport, is located in the city of Izumisano (about 1 hour south of Osaka City by train).

How to get to Osaka City from Itami Airport?

There are a number of ways to travel between Itami Airport and the most popular train stations in central Osaka City; for most visitors, the easiest way to Osaka City from Itami Airport is by train.

— By Train and Monorail

The train station at the airport is called Osaka International Airport Station.

The most common way from Itami Airport to the city is to take the Osaka Monorail, and transfer from the Monorail at next station Hotarugaike. From Hotarugaike Station, take the Hankyu Line to Osaka Umeda station (where you can connect to JR lines and the Osaka Metro lines.

You can also go to Senrichuo Station by Monorail, and change to Osaka Metro Midosuji Line to Osaka City.

See our guide to the train systems in Osaka for explanations about the different trains in Osaka.

— By Bus

There is a direct Limousine bus service from Itami Airport to Osaka Station, operated by Osaka Airport Transport. A one way ticket costs 650 JPY, and the trip takes about 30 minutes.

— By Taxi

The fare for a medium-sized taxi between Itami Airport and central Osaka is approximately 8,000 JPY, and takes about 30 minutes.

— By Rental Car

Rental cars and vehicle rentals are available on the first floor of the North Terminal Office Building.

How do I get to Itami Airport from Osaka City?

The most common way to get to Itami Airport from Osaka City is to take a train and Monorail, but you can also go by limousine bus and taxi as well.

Osaka Itami Airport in Osaka, Japan