Japan's central hub built on reclaimed land in Ise Bay.
Opened
2005
Location
Tokoname, Japan
Chubu Centrair International Airport is a major international and domestic airport serving the Chubu region of Japan, including the cities of Nagoya, Gifu, and Mie Prefecture. It is built on an artificial island in Ise Bay, approximately 35 kilometers south of Nagoya city center.
The airport opened in February 2005, replacing Nagoya Airport as the primary international gateway for central Japan. It was constructed in time to serve visitors attending the 2005 World Exposition held in Aichi Prefecture. A second terminal was opened in 2019 to handle growing low-cost carrier traffic.
Chubu Centrair serves as a hub for Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, and offers connections to destinations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The airport is known for its passenger-friendly design, featuring a sky promenade observation deck and a variety of dining and retail options.
Terminals
The airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 for full-service carriers and international flights, and Terminal 2 primarily for low-cost carriers.
Getting to & from
The Meitetsu Airport Line provides a direct rail link between the airport and Nagoya Station in approximately 28 minutes.
Airlines here
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways use Chubu Centrair as a key hub, alongside international carriers including Lufthansa, Air China, and various Asian low-cost carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Built on a man-made island in Ise Bay, covering approximately 580 hectares.
- ›Opened on February 17, 2005, replacing Nagoya Airport for international services.
- ›Served as a gateway for the 2005 World Exposition (Expo 2005) held in Aichi.
- ›Features a sky promenade outdoor observation deck offering views of aircraft operations.
- ›Terminal 2 opened in 2019 specifically to accommodate low-cost carrier operations.
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