Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) Information

(Nagoya, Chubu, Central Honshu, Japan)

The Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport serves the important commercial and business city of Nagoya. It is set in Tokonomo City, on a man-made island located in Ise Bay, Japan. Construction began in the year 2000 and the island itself was planned with consideration to environmental issues such as the flow of the tide around its base. The island's sides were built up with natural rocks, encouraging marine species to form colonies.

Originally formulated as the replacement for the ageing Nagoya Airport, the Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport finally opened in 2005 and nowadays serves an annual passenger throughput of between nine and ten million. Airlines using this facility include Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, as well as other flag carriers such as Korean Air, United Airlines, Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines and EVA Air. Routes covered include Japanese domestic destinations, as well as major Chinese and Korean cities, Frankfurt, Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Honolulu.

The northern area of the ultra-modern terminal supports domestic flights, with the southern area covering international destinations. Each section has dedicated facilities such as check-in and ticket counters, security procedure desks, arrival and departure lounges, and baggage claim facilities. The terminal's four storeys are divided into a second floor Arrivals hall and a third floor Departures hall, with the ground floor of the building being given over to ground operations such as catering and maintenance, and the fourth floor dedicated to shops and eateries.

Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Address: CentrairLine, Nagoya, Japan, JP
Tel: +81 52 569 38 1195
The Chubu Centrair International Airport is located some 32 km / 20 miles south-west of Nagoya city centre. It is linked to the downtown area by a toll road, an on-complex railway station with Shinkansen links, and ferries to Ise Bay's western shore and the city of Matsusaka.

Nagoya Airport (NGO) Guide

Facilities:

• Banks, currency exchange facilities and ATMs on the terminal's upper floors
• Two airport hotels situated on the complex
• A post office can be found on the first floor, with post boxes set in the third-floor Departures hall
• Four airline lounges are found after security in the International Departures section, plus one in the Domestic section
• Mother and baby rooms adjacent to the toilets, as well as baby carriages for hire
• Car rental can be booked with Avis, Mazda, Nippon, Nissan, Budget, Hertz, Japaren, Orix and Toyota
• Kids' play areas after the security checkpoints in both the Domestic and International Departures sections
• Assistance for those with reduced mobility provided
• Wi-Fi Internet access and computer terminals in both sections, while the International Departures lounge has its own business centre
• Eateries and coffee shops throughout the terminal, including Omiyage Kan and the Sekaino Omiyage Counter
• Duty paid and duty free shops on each of the three upper floors, including Muji, Uniqlo and Hello Kitty stores
• Long- and short-term multi-storey parking, with dedicated places for the disabled

Cars

The mainland and city are accessed by a well-signposted toll road leading to the Chita Chuo Expressway and the Nagoya Expressway. This route passes by both Chita and Tokai, and takes in the region of 40 minutes (this time is dependent on reasonable traffic conditions). Worth noting, traffic can get very heavy close to and within the city.

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Buses

Limousine buses regularly run from the terminal to Nagoya, stopping at major hotels and landmarks, with taxis for onward transportation easily hailed. Local buses also run to the city and remote destinations such as Nagano.

Trains

Private rail line Meitetsu links the airport with Nagoya's main rail station, from where the JR lines and the Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train) line to Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Hiroshima all operate. The uSky limited express service runs on the half-hour and takes in the region of 30 minutes to reach the Nagoya Railway Station.

Taxis

Metered taxis are found at the rank just outside the terminal and are the most expensive way to get to the city, although better-value shared taxis or minivans can be arranged. Popular taxi destinations include Anjo, Atsuta, Chiryu, Midori, Minami, Minato, Mizuho, Nishio, Tempaku, Toyoake and Toyota.

Ferries

Tsu Airport Line ferries run from the airport across Ise Bay at regular intervals, taking roughly 40 minutes and giving the best onward transportation for those heading for Ise and Wakayama. The Ise Bay ferry runs between nearby Tokoname harbour and Toba, along the coast.