Often referred to as Itami Airport, Osaka International Airport is the primary regional airport serving the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. Opened in 1939, it is operated by Kansai Airports. The scheduled passenger flights from the airport are operated by All Nippon Airways, Amakusa Airlines, and Japan Airlines. ITM Airport flights fly to destinations such as Fukuoka, Tokyo, Izumo, Misawa, Akita, and more.
Means of Transportation
Rail
The only direct rail connection to the airport is Osaka Monorail, with
stops in the northern suburbs of Osaka, connecting to the Hankyu Takarazuka
Line at Hotarugaike and the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway (Midosuji Line) at
Senri-Chuo.
Road
The airport is directly connected to the Hanshin Expressway Ikeda Route,
making it possible to reach central Osaka by car or bus in 25 to 30
minutes.