Osaka International Airport, located in the Japanese Kansai region, is one of the largest in the country. Every year it serves over 14 million passengers.
Itami yesterday and today
Osaka Airport is no less known under the name of Itami, because a significant part of it is located within the city of the same name. The airport began its work in 1939. At that time he accepted both international and domestic flights. After the opening of a modern airport in Kansai in 1994, Itami began to specialize only on domestic flights, while the word "international" in the airport name is still used. Today Osaka air harbor is also used for cargo air transportation.
Osaka Airport in Japan occupies one building, which is divided into:
- The northern terminal used by Japan Airlines.
- The Southern Terminal, which serves the regular and charter flights of ANA.
- The central terminal - it contained stores, a cafeteria, a restaurant, a hotel.
Services provided by the terminal
Osaka International Airport is comfortable and has a wide range of services. High-quality waiting rooms are at the disposal of passengers, including VIP-lounges, luggage storage rooms, mother and child rooms, playgrounds, duty-free shops, public catering facilities. In 2016 Itami is recognized as the best airport in Japan for baggage security.
Tourists who have spent more than 10 thousand JPY for one purchase in their local stores can issue a VAT refund. To do this, it is enough to certify the forms of tax-fries at the border, and then contact the appropriate authorities. The application can be sent by post. Special urns are installed in the South terminal of the airport.
How to get there?
There are several ways to get to Osaka Airport:
- By taxi. Cars stop at the parking lot when leaving the South and North terminals. The trip to the city lasts no more than 1 hour. The cost is 15 thousand JPY (about $ 130)
- By train. From the center of the city leads a direct monorail. The fare is 1000 JPY ($ 8.7).
- By bus. Many public transport routes lead to the airport. The travel to them varies from 400 to 600 JPY ($ 3.5-5.2).