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ITM Osaka International Airport

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Osaka International Airport (ITM) serves Osaka, about 12 km northwest of Osaka. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAITM
ICAORJOO
ServesOsaka
From centre12 km
Non-stop22
Airlines4
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation15 m

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The airport in numbers

Osaka International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Osaka International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 15M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 19M in 2004.

Passengers / year
15M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
19M
in 2004
Elevation
15 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Passengers per year, 2000–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Osaka International Airport to Osaka

The airport is about 12 km northwest of Osaka, about 25 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab). Estimated fare to the centre: ¥4403–¥6993.

Tipping: No tipping in Japan, ever.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~25 min¥4403–¥6993
Private transfer~25 minfixed upfront
Car rental~25 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ITM to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Kobe26 km36 min¥9265–¥14715
Nara35 km49 min¥12325–¥19575
Kyoto39 km55 min¥13685–¥21735
Nagoya141 km148 min¥48365–¥76815
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Osaka International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~¥4403–¥6993 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Osaka ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Osaka International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 22 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Japan Airlines Domestic · All Nippon Airways · Ibex Airlines · American Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Osaka International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Osaka International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Osaka shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Osaka International Airport to the centre of Osaka?
Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. The airport is about 12 km northwest of Osaka, about 25 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Osaka International Airport to Osaka?
Roughly ¥4403–¥6993 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Osaka International Airport?
Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab).
What's the cheapest way from Osaka International Airport to Osaka?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.
Can I get from Osaka International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Osaka International Airport?
About 22 destinations, including Sendai, Oita, Fukuoka, Tokyo. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Osaka International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Osaka International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Osaka International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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