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Osaka Itami International Airport

Osaka, Japan

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Osaka's domestic hub serving the Kansai metropolitan region.

Opened

1939

Location

Osaka, Japan

Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), officially known as Osaka International Airport, is one of Japan's busiest airports despite its name suggesting international service. Located between Osaka and Kobe in the cities of Itami and Toyonaka, it primarily serves domestic routes following the opening of Kansai International Airport in 1994. The airport handles tens of millions of passengers annually and serves as a major hub for Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), connecting Osaka to key domestic destinations including Tokyo Haneda, Sapporo, and Fukuoka. Its central location within the Kansai region makes it highly convenient for business and leisure travelers. Itami is managed by Kansai Airports, the same operator that runs Kansai International and Kobe airports. Despite occasional debates about its closure, the airport remains a vital piece of regional aviation infrastructure due to its proximity to central Osaka.

Terminals

The airport has two terminals — the South Terminal (Terminal 1) and the North Terminal (Terminal 2) — serving domestic flights operated primarily by JAL group and ANA group carriers respectively.

Getting to & from

Itami Airport is served by the Osaka Monorail and limousine bus services connecting it to central Osaka, Umeda, and other Kansai cities.

Airlines here

Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), along with their regional subsidiaries, are the dominant carriers operating at Itami.

Notable facts

›Despite being named 'International,' Itami has operated almost exclusively domestic flights since 1994.
›It is one of the few major Japanese airports located within a dense urban area.
›The airport is jointly managed by Kansai Airports under a concession agreement with the Japanese government.
›Noise restrictions at Itami limit operating hours and the types of aircraft permitted.
›Itami handled approximately 15–16 million passengers annually in pre-COVID years.

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Route map (22 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

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Japan Airlines

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Routes

ITM → NRTAA · 773 737

ITM → CTSFW · CRJ

ITM → FKSFW · CRJ

ITM → FUKFW · CRJ

ITM → OITFW · CRJ

ITM → SDJFW · CRJ

ITM → AOJJL · E70

ITM → ASJJL · 73H

ITM → AXTJL · CRJ

ITM → CTSJL · 73H

ITM → FUKJL · E70

ITM → GAJJL · E70 CRJ

ITM → HKDJL · CRJ

ITM → HNAJL · E70 CRJ

ITM → HNDJL · 777 767

ITM → KIJJL · E70

ITM → KMIJL · CRJ E70

ITM → KMJJL · E70 CRJ

ITM → KOJJL · 73H E70

ITM → MSJJL · E70

ITM → MYJJL · CRJ

ITM → NGSJL · E70

ITM → NRTJL · 773

ITM → OITJL · CRJ

ITM → OKAJL · 773

ITM → SDJJL · E70

ITM → AXTNH · DH8

ITM → CTSNH · 772 320

ITM → FKSNH · 735 CRJ DH8 CR7

ITM → FUKNH · 767 735 737

ITM → HNDNH · 772 767 787 773 320

ITM → KCZNH · DH8 735

ITM → KIJNH · 738

ITM → KMINH · 737 735 DH8

ITM → KMJNH · 320 DH8 735

ITM → KOJNH · 320 767 735

ITM → MYJNH · DH8 737 320 767

ITM → NGSNH · 320 735

ITM → NRTNH · 738 767

ITM → OITNH · CR7 DH8

ITM → OKANH · 738 767

ITM → SDJNH · 320 767

Aircraft operating here

CRJ14 routes Embraer 17011 routes Boeing 7678 routes DH87 routes Airbus A3207 routes Boeing 737-5007 routes Boeing 777-3004 routes Boeing 7374 routes 73H3 routes Boeing 737-8003 routes Boeing 777-2002 routes Canadair Regional Jet 7002 routes

Stay, Eat & Explore: Osaka

Japan's kitchen

•Dotonbori — Neon crab signs, takoyaki and the Glico runner.
•Osaka Castle — The gold-trimmed keep above cherry-tree moats.
•Universal Studios Japan — Super Nintendo World's power-up bands.
•Kuromon Ichiba Market — Wagyu skewers and uni straight from the stalls.
•Umeda Sky Building — The floating garden observatory at sunset.

Getting around: The Midosuji subway spine plus JR Loop line; Haruka express links Kansai airport. IC cards work nationwide.

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City & Place Guide

Japan's kitchen city blending ancient history with electric modernity.

Osaka is Japan's third-largest city and its undisputed culinary capital, famous for a culture built around eating well and living loudly. Situated in the Kansai region, it offers a warmer, more boisterous personality than Tokyo, with friendly locals, neon-lit streets, and a pace that feels both frenetic and welcoming.

The city balances history and modernity effortlessly. Ancient landmarks like Osaka Castle sit alongside futuristic entertainment districts such as Dotonbori and Shinsekai. Whether you are chasing street food, nightlife, shopping, or day trips to nearby Kyoto and Nara, Osaka serves as an ideal Kansai base.

•Osaka Castle — iconic 16th-century fortress surrounded by a beautiful moat park.
•Dotonbori — neon-drenched canal district packed with street food and nightlife.
•Shinsekai — retro neighborhood with Tsutenkaku Tower and old-school kushikatsu bars.
•Universal Studios Japan — major theme park with immersive Harry Potter and Nintendo worlds.
•Kuromon Ichiba Market — lively covered market dubbed Osaka's kitchen for fresh seafood and produce.
•Sumiyoshi Taisha — one of Japan's oldest shrines offering a peaceful contrast to city energy.

Getting around: Osaka has an extensive, punctual subway and rail network including the Osaka Metro and JR Loop Line, making nearly every attraction easily reachable. IC cards like ICOCA or Suica work seamlessly across trains and buses. Buses fill gaps the subway misses, and taxis are plentiful though pricier. Rideshare apps like Uber operate but are less common than in Western cities; trains remain the fastest and cheapest option.

Best time: Spring (late March to early April) for cherry blossoms and mild weather, or autumn (October to November) for colorful foliage and comfortable temperatures.

Local food: Do not leave without trying takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), and fresh sashimi from Kuromon Market.

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