Osaka Itami Airport
Also known as: Itami Airport, Osaka Airport, Osaka International Airport.
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Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is Osaka's domestic airport, in the Kansai region of Japan. It lies mainly in the city of Itami, in Hyōgo Prefecture, with parts in Toyonaka and Ikeda, about 11 km (7 miles) north of Osaka Station. Its official Japanese name is still Osaka International Airport, but since January 2025 its English name is Osaka Itami Airport. In 2024 it handled about 15.2 million passengers.
Despite the old "international" name, Itami has domestic flights only; Osaka's international flights use Kansai Airport. ANA and Japan Airlines both use Itami as a hub, with their regional partners, flying to Tokyo Haneda and Narita, Sapporo, Sendai, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Okinawa, Niigata and many other Japanese cities.
All flights use one terminal with 21 gates. The North Terminal side serves Japan Airlines, and the South Terminal side serves ANA, with shops, restaurants and a hotel in the central block between them.
From the airport, most travelers head into central Osaka, to Umeda and Namba, or on to Kobe and Kyoto. By road, central Osaka is about 25–30 minutes away, central Kobe about 40 minutes and central Kyoto about 55 minutes.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Kansai Airports (Orix and Vinci Airports)
- Runways
Two (14R/32L and 14L/32R)
- Passengers per year
About 15.2 million in 2024
- Flights
Domestic only
Arrival tips for Osaka Itami Airport
All flights at Itami are domestic, so there is no immigration or customs. If you are arriving in Japan from abroad, you will land at Kansai or another international airport and connect here from there.
From the gate, follow the signs to baggage claim on the North (Japan Airlines) or South (ANA) side of the terminal, then out to the arrivals area. The terminal is compact, so the walk is short.
Outside, follow the signs for the monorail, buses and taxis. The Osaka Monorail is the only rail line at the airport; change at stations such as Hotarugaike or Senri-Chūō for trains into central Osaka. Airport limousine buses run to Umeda, Namba, Kobe and Kyoto, and taxis wait outside the terminal. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you in the arrivals area.
Japan is on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) all year and uses the yen. An IC card such as ICOCA or Suica works on the monorail and trains.
Ground transportation
The limousine bus or a pre-booked car is the simplest way into Osaka, Kobe or Kyoto; the monorail suits travelers with light bags.
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Buses run to Umeda, Namba, Kobe and Kyoto. Easy with luggage; about 25–30 minutes to central Osaka by road.
Osaka Monorail
The only rail link at the airport, with transfers to other lines at stations such as Hotarugaike and Senri-Chūō.
Taxi from Itami
Taxis wait outside the terminal. Door to door into central Osaka in about half an hour.
Private transfer
A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals area, useful for families, groups and trips to Kobe or Kyoto.
Terminals
North Terminal
The Japan Airlines side of the terminal, also used by Amakusa Airlines.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Japan Airlines
South Terminal
The ANA side of the terminal, also used by IBEX Airlines.
Airlines commonly assigned here: All Nippon Airways, IBEX Airlines
Airlines and destinations
Frequently asked questions
How far is Itami Airport from central Osaka?
Osaka Itami Airport is about 11 km (7 miles) north of Osaka Station. By road, central Osaka is about 25 to 30 minutes away. Limousine buses run to Umeda and Namba, and the Osaka Monorail connects with trains into the city.
Does Itami Airport have international flights?
No. Despite its official name, Osaka International Airport, Itami handles domestic flights only. Osaka's international flights use Kansai International Airport (KIX), on an island in Osaka Bay.
Which Osaka airport should I fly into?
If you are flying in from abroad, you will land at Kansai (KIX). For domestic flights, Itami (ITM) is closer to central Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto. Check your ticket's airport code before you arrange your ride.
How do I get from Itami Airport to Kyoto?
Airport limousine buses run from Itami to Kyoto, about 55 minutes by road. A pre-booked car goes door to door. By train, take the Osaka Monorail and change to a line toward Kyoto.
Which terminal does ANA use at Itami?
ANA uses the South Terminal side of Itami's single terminal, together with IBEX Airlines. Japan Airlines uses the North Terminal side. Shops, restaurants and a hotel sit in the central block between them.
Is Osaka International Airport the same as Itami?
Yes. Osaka International Airport is the official name of Itami Airport, and since January 2025 its English name has been Osaka Itami Airport. It is a different airport from Kansai International Airport, which handles Osaka's international flights.