Itami Airport (Osaka Airport)

Airport Code: ITM
Location: about 11.5 kilometers (7.15 miles) northwest of central Osaka, at the tri-border juncture of Itami City in Hyogo Prefecture, Toyonaka City, and Ikeda City

Itami Airport, also known as Osaka Airport, is a pivotal domestic aviation hub within the Osaka metropolitan area and primarily handles domestic flights, connecting 24 Japan cities through 48 routes operated by five airlines.

Itami Airport Transportation

Osaka Itami Airport, located near downtown Osaka with excellent public transportation links, primarily serves passengers via Osaka Monorail and bus, with taxis being a less preferred option due to higher costs.

Bus: Most Straightforward Way

Taking a bus from Itami Airport grants direct access to key destinations such as Osaka Station, Namba, and Kyoto, without transfers. Ideal for groups and those with luggage, buses offer ample storage and budget-friendly travel. Be mindful of peak-hour delays and less frequent schedules.

ITM-Osaka

Destination & Stop No.	Operating Time & Frequency	Time/Cost (min/yen)
Namba, 10	7:45- 21:20, every 20min	30/650
Shin-Osaka, 8	8:10-21:10, every 30min	25/510
Osaka Station (Umeda), 9	7:55-21:30, every 15min	30/650
Universal Studios Japan, 1	8:10- 17:00, every 35min	40/940
Kansai Airport, 5	7:00- 20:20, every 2h	70/2,200
Abenobashi (near Abeno Harukas & Tennoji Park), 11	7:50- 21:15, every 25min	30/650

ITM-Nearby Cities

Destination & Stop No.	Operating Time & Frequency	Time/Cost (min/yen)
Kyoto, 2	8:00-21:15, every 20min	50/1,340
Nara, 13	8:40-21:00, every 80min	80/1,750
Kobe Sannomiya, 3	7:50-21:15, every 35min	40/1,070
Arima Onsen, 0	2 rides: 10:40 & 13:50	30/1,100
Himeji, 1	4 rides: 9:40, 16:30, 19:05, 20:35	80/2,200
Wakayama, 0	2 rides: 18:05 & 19:05	120/1,500

Note: Buses departing from stop 0 require advance ticket reservations on the official website, not available for purchase on the spot.

Boarding: Bus stops 1-13 are lined up on the east side of the terminal's first floor, with stop 0 located 80 meters north of stop 1.

Monorail & Subway/ Electric Railway: Cost-effective with Transfers

From Itami Airport to Osaka and nearby area, Osaka Monorail serves as a convenient link with transfers to other trains such as Hankyu and Osaka Metro.

Compared with buses, these rail transit ensure punctuality by avoiding road traffic delays and provide access to more extensive parts of Osaka, ideal for light luggage travelers seeking a taste of Japan's rail culture. However, note that 1-3 transfers are part of the journey and just few neighboring cities are easily available.

ITM-Osaka

1. To Namba, Shin-Osaka & Osaka Port - Monorail & Subway
Tourists can take Osaka Monorail from Osaka Itami Airport Station to Senri-Chuo Station, and then transfer to Midosuji Subway Line to arrive at:

Destinations	Time/Cost (min/yen)
Namba	36/770
Shinsaibashi	34/770
Shin-Osaka	34/630

For passengers destined for Osaka Port, after boarding Midosuji Subway Line, change at Honmachi Station to Chuo Subway Line and disembark at Osaka Port Station in 58 minutes for a total cost of 820 yen.

Shin-Osaka Subway Station

2. To Umeda, Osaka Castle, Shitennoji, & Universal Studios - Monorail & Electric Railway

For tourists traveling from Osaka Airport Station to Umeda, follow this route:

Transportation (with Transfer & Terminal Sta. in Bold)	Time/Cost (min/yen)
Monorail→Hotarugaike→Hankyu Takarazuka Line→Umeda	48/440

From Umeda, continue your journey by transferring to other lines to visit attractions below:

Transportation (from Umeda)	Time/Cost (min/yen)
To Osaka Castle: Tanimachi Subway Line→Tanimachi Yonchome	50/680
To Shitennoji Temple: Tanimachi Subway Line→Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka	48/680
Osaka Loop Line→ Universal Studios Japan	55/630

ITM-Nearby Cities

From Osaka Itami Airport Station, take the monorail to Hotarugaike, then transfer to Hankyu Takarazuka Line bound for Umeda. From Umeda, switch to Osaka Loop Line to reach Nara. The route and cost details are as follows:

Transportation (with Transfer & Terminal Sta. in Bold)	Time/Cost (min/yen)
Monorail→Hotarugaike→Hankyu Takarazuka Line→Umeda→Osaka Loop Line→Nara	75/1,260

For Kyoto and Kobe travelers, from Hotarugaike, board Hankyu Takarazuka Line to Hankyu Juso, and transfer to lines below:

Lines to Transfer (from Hankyu Juso) & Terminal Sta.	Time/Cost (min/yen)
To Kyoto: Hankyu Kyoto Line→Hankyu Kawaramachi	72/680
To Kobe: Hankyu Kobe Line→Kobe Sannomiya	57/590

Osaka Monorail Operating Time & Frequency: 05:30-23:30, 5-6 trains per hour.

Boarding: Osaka Itami Airport Station, just 2-minute-walk from 2F of either the North or South Terminal via the connecting deck.

Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station

Taxi: Most Expensive Way

Tourists traveling between Itami Airport and Osaka, Kyoto, or Kobe can opt for taxis or ride-sharing services provided by MK or NearMe. 

Osaka taxis offer 24/7 direct and high-comfort service, ideal for those with sufficient budgets, late arrivals, heavy luggage, or group travel, but they come at a cost—10 to 15 times more expensive than public transport, with additional fees for congestion, toll roads, bridges, and late-night/early-morning rides.

Osaka Taxi

ITM-Osaka

By Metered Taxi

Destinations	Time/Cost (min/yen)
Namba	26/6,900
Umeda	20/5,800
Osaka Castle	22/6,800
Shin-Osaka	20/4,100
Kansai Airport	55/21,780
Universal Studios Japan	30/7,600
Osaka Port	35/7,200

By Shared Taxi (4 to 9 passengers): Approx. 2,830-4,400 yen per person.

ITM-Kyoto & Kobe

By Metered Taxi

Destinations	Time/Cost (min/yen)
Kyoto	60/16,650
Kobe Sannomiya	45/10,080

By Shared Taxi (4 to 9 passengers)

Destinations	Time (min)	Cost per Person (yen)
Kyoto	60	4,380
Kobe Sannomiya	45	3,220-5,150

Taxi Pickup Points for Arrivals: Upon arrival at central terminal on 2F, exit and follow the signs to the pedestrian bridge leading to Osaka Airport Station. Walk near the bridge's center and take the escalator to the taxi pickup point on 1F.

Taxi Drop-off Points for Departures: For departures, passengers should disembark at the designated taxi drop-off lanes according to their airline:
• ANA / IBEX flights: South to Osaka Airport Station Exit 3
• JAL / AMX flights: South to Osaka Airport Station Exit 1

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Terminals

Itami Airport's terminal comprises three parts: the South, Central, and North Terminals. The South Terminal is primarily used by ANA (All Nippon Airways) and IBEX Airlines, while the North Terminal serves Japan Airlines, JAL Express, and Amakusa Airlines. The Central Terminal accommodates all other airlines.

The terminal spans five floors:
- 1F is dedicated to check-ins.
- 2F handles departures and arrivals.
- 3F houses the Osaka Airport Hotel.
- 4F offers an observation deck.
- 5F is equipped with airport conference rooms.

Operating hours of terminals
South Terminal: 05:30-22:00
Central Area 2F: 05:30-23:30
North Terminal: 05:30-22:00

ATM & Currency Exchange

Itami Airport currently offers ATMs from five banks: Risona Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Bank, SEVEN Bank, and AEON Bank. These ATMs are conveniently located in the Ticket Hall on 1F of the South Terminal and the Departure Hall on 1F of the North Terminal.

For currency exchange, Itami Airport has only one manual service window, Travelex, situated on the first floor of the South Terminal. It operates from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM daily.

WiFi Routers & SIM Cards

WiFi & SIM Counter, Itami Airport

Itami Airport provides WiFi rental and SIM card sales services at counters (operating from 10:00 to 19:00) and 24/7 vending machines on the 1st floor of both the South and North Terminals.