Chubu Centrair Airport, built on an artificial island in Ise Bay, serves Nagoya and the central Chubu region of Japan, approximately 35 km from the city center.
It is a good access point to less touristy destinations such as the Japanese Alps and the Kii Peninsula.
How to get to Chubu Centrair International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to NGO
Parking near Chubu Centrair International Airport
A multi-level parking structure flanks the terminal.
Rates are in line with Japanese standards.
How to get to Nagoya from NGO
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Chubu Centrair International Airport
Major car rental companies have desks at the airport, useful for exploring the Japanese Alps and the surrounding region.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and an International Driving Permit (IDP); remember that driving is on the left in Japan.
Hotels near Chubu Centrair International Airport
Nagoya Station
Direct Meitetsu μ-SKY in 28 minutes, reserved seating required; regular or semi-express lines take 40-60 minutes at a lower price.
Best for: Anyone wanting the fewest possible changes, with the train from the airport and the Shinkansen for the rest of Japan in the same complex.
- Some hotels are inside the station complex, with an indoor corridor straight to the JR and Shinkansen platforms
- Tokaido Shinkansen station in the same building, convenient for anyone continuing on to Tokyo or Kyoto
- An office and department-store district, with fewer characterful venues than Sakae in the evening
- The μ-SKY requires seat reservation, so you can't just hop on the way you would on a local train
Recommended hotels
- Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel Occupies floors 15-52 of the JR Central Towers, directly above Nagoya station: an indoor corridor leads to the JR platforms and the trains to the airport without stepping outside. View availability
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton Nagoya Station A more affordable chain hotel in the same station area, useful for anyone who wants to stay near the platforms without the price of a hotel in the JR Central tower. View availability
Sakae and Fushimi
Meitetsu μ-SKY or regular lines to Nagoya station (28-60 minutes), then 1-2 metro stops on the Higashiyama or Sakura-dori line to Sakae or Fushimi.
Best for: Anyone wanting Nagoya's shopping and nightlife district, accepting one extra metro change compared with staying right at the station.
- Shops, department stores and evening venues in Sakae within walking distance of the area's hotels
- Hisaya-odori park cuts through the district, handy for an evening stroll away from traffic
- A metro change is still needed after arriving at Nagoya station
- A livelier, noisier area in the evening than the station district
Recommended hotels
- Conrad Nagoya On the upper floors of The Landmark Nagoya Sakae tower, directly linked to Sakae subway station; Hisaya-odori park is a few minutes' walk away. View availability
- Hilton Nagoya Hotel Just steps from Fushimi station, one metro stop from Sakae on the Marunouchi line; convenient for anyone preferring a slightly less touristy atmosphere. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
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Terminal guide
The airport is modern and well-organized, with a spacious commercial area and even a viewing area overlooking the runways.
Those flying international routes should plan for 2.5–3 hours of advance time.
Map of Chubu Centrair International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is the μ-SKY train or the ordinary Meitetsu train better?
The μ-SKY (1,430 yen, 28 minutes) offers a reserved seat and more comfort; the ordinary train (980 yen, 37 minutes) is cheaper for those who don't need a guaranteed seat.
Q. Is Chubu Centrair convenient for exploring the Japanese Alps?
Yes, it's a good starting point for the central region of Japan, less traveled by international tourism than Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
Q. How much does a taxi cost from Centrair to Nagoya?
Roughly 9,000-12,000 yen, a cost that makes the Meitetsu train the clearly preferred option for most visitors.
Q. Does the airport have attractions for children?
Yes, it's known for a panoramic area with a view of the runways, much appreciated by families while waiting for flights.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
