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NKM Nagoya Airport

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Nagoya Airport (NKM) serves Nagoya, about 8 km north of Nagoya. 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.

IATANKM
ICAORJNA
ServesNagoya
From centre8 km
Non-stop6
Airlines1
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation16 m

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The airport in numbers

Nagoya Airport — facts & history

We pulled Nagoya Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 894,954 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 11M in 2000.

Passengers / year
894,954
as of 2024
Peak traffic
11M
in 2000
Elevation
16 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2000–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Nagoya Airport to Nagoya

The airport is about 8 km north of Nagoya, about 17 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: ¥3247–¥5157.

Tipping: No tipping in Japan, ever.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~17 min¥3247–¥5157
Private transfer~17 minfixed upfront
Car rental~17 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From NKM 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.)
Kyoto110 km115 min¥37825–¥60075
Nara120 km126 min¥41225–¥65475
Osaka144 km151 min¥49385–¥78435
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Nagoya Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~¥3247–¥5157 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 Nagoya ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Nagoya Airport

Non-stop flights to about 6 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Nordeste Linhas Aereas Regionais

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Nagoya 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 Nagoya Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Nagoya Airport to the centre of Nagoya?
Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. The airport is about 8 km north of Nagoya, about 17 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Nagoya Airport to Nagoya?
Roughly ¥3247–¥5157 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Nagoya 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 Nagoya Airport to Nagoya?
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 Nagoya 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 Nagoya Airport?
About 6 destinations, including Hanamaki, Kochi, Niigata, Yamagata. 1 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 Nagoya 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 Nagoya Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Nagoya 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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