As part of our guide for visitors to Nagoya City, here is some information about the International airport in Nagoya, Japan.
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport serves as a hub airport in Japan and connects the Chubu region to the world. Most local people make the name a little shorter and call simply call it “Centrair.” The IATA airport code abbreviation for Nagoya’s Centrair airport is “NGO.” The airport is run by the Central Japan International Airport Co., LTD.
At Centrair, most domestic and international flights arrive and depart from Terminal 1; they are located in the same building, providing easy access for passengers. The departure lobby is on the 3rd floor and the arrival on the 2nd floor.
Terminal 2 is smaller and is primarily used for low-cost carriers (LCCs) for both domestic and international flights.
On the 4th floor of the terminal, there are many famous restaurants and popular shops. Centrair welcomes not only passengers but also visitors who just come and enjoy the day at the airport. The 300-meter long observation deck called “Sky Deck” is one of the most popular places in the airport, and you can observe airplanes landing and taking off.
Most of the international flights to and from Chubu Centrair International Airport are to and from Asia countries such as Korea, China, and Vietnam.
Where is the Airport in Nagoya?
Chubu Centrair International Airport is located on an artificial island in Ise Bay, which is in the city of Tokoname (about 30 minutes south of Nagoya City by train).
How to get to Nagoya Station from Centrair Airport?
There are a number of ways to travel between Chubu Centrair Internatopnal Airport and Nagoya Station in central Nagoya City; the easiest way is by train.
— By train
The fastest way from Chubu International Airport to Nagoya Station is to take Meitetsu Railway μ Sky Limited Express which takes just 28 minutes, and the fare is 1,230 JPY. The train station in the airport is called Central Japan International Airport Station.
Other Limited Express trains take 35 minutes. If you choose ordinary seating you will only have to pay the basic fare of 870 JPY.
— By bus
Meitetsu Bus company runs the hourly Centrair Limousine Bus service between Chubu International Airport and the Meitetsu Bus Center, which is right beside Nagoya Station. It takes about 90 minutes and costs 1,200 JPY for adults, and 600 JPY for children.
— By taxi
The airport taxi stand is by Access Plaza. The fare for a medium sized taxi between Chubu International Airport and Nagoya Station is approximately 14,500 JPY.
— By Rental Car
There are several rental car companies at the airport’s Access Plaza facility. Driving from the airport to Nagoya Station takes about 50 minutes and you will need to pay toll fees of at least 1,710 JPY.
How do I get to Centrair Airport from Nagoya City?
The most common way is to take a train, but you can go to the Centrair Airport by Meitetsu bus and taxi as well.
Which Terminal at Chubu Centrair International Airport is Used for Domestic Flights?
Almost all domestic flights (including ANA, Japan Airlines (JAL), Skymark Airlines) use Terminal 1. The departure lobby for both domestic and international flights is on the third floor.
Which Terminal at Chubu Centrair International Airport is Used for International Flights?
Almost all international flights (including ANA, Japan Airlines (JAL), China Airlines, Peach, Singapore Airlines) use Terminal 1. The departure lobby for both international and domestic flights is on the third floor.
What is Terminal 2 at Chubu Centrair International Airport used for?
Terminal 2 is designed to cater specifically to low-cost carriers (LCCs), offering those airlines dedicated facilities and potentially lower landing fees compared to Terminal 1. Terminal 2 opened on September 20, 2019, and handles both domestic and international flights operated by budget airlines.
Some examples of low-cost carriers include Jetstar Japan, Spring Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, Jeju Air, Tigerair Taiwan, and Hong Kong Express Airways.
Flight of Dreams, Centrair Airport
One surprise feature of Chubu Centrair Airport is an attraction called Flight of Dreams.
Located in a separate building, a short walk from Terminal 1, Flight of Dreams is a collection of shops, on two levels, with a full-sized airplane in the center of the building. You can talk right up to the plane to take a look.
Almost like a museum exhibit mixed with mall, it’s Nagoya’s Flight of Dreams is a great way to spend some time while you wait for a flight.
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