Chubu Centrair International Airport
中部国際空港 セントレア · セントレア
Nagoya, Japan · Since 2005
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About NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) serves the Nagoya metropolitan area and the broader Chubu region of Japan. Built on an artificial island in Ise Bay, it opened in 2005 and is known for its unique design, excellent shopping, observation facilities, and the FLIGHT OF DREAMS attraction featuring a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airport offers a distinctive experience blending travel with entertainment and Japanese culture.
Hub For
ANA, JAL, Jetstar Japan
Terminals
Terminal 1
The main terminal handling full-service domestic and all international flights. Features an impressive sky deck, Japanese-style shopping street, observation bath, and the iconic FLIGHT OF DREAMS aviation museum.
Terminal 2 (LCC)
Opened in 2019 for low-cost carriers. A functional, no-frills terminal with basic amenities. Connected to Terminal 1 via a covered walkway (about 10 minutes on foot).
Minimum Connection Times (MCT)
Airlines at NGO
ANA
Terminal 1
Japan Airlines
Terminal 1
Jetstar
Terminal 2 (LCC)
Aero K
Air China
Asiana Airlines
Blue Panorama Airlines
Cathay Pacific
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Getting There & Away
Meitetsu Railway to Nagoya Station, airport bus, taxi, ferry to Tsu (Mie Prefecture)
Taxi
$70-90
40-50 min to city center
Public Transport
$9-12
28-35 min to city center
Parking at NGO
P1 Multi-Story Parking
P2 Parking
Airport Lounges
ANA Lounge
Terminal 1
ANA's lounge with runway views overlooking Ise Bay, complimentary beer, sake, and shochu on tap, plus light snacks. Clean, modern Japanese design with work stations.
JAL Sakura Lounge
Terminal 1
JAL's Centrair lounge offering beer, sake, whisky, soft drinks, and light snacks including onigiri. Comfortable seating with views of aircraft and the bay.
Centrair Global Lounge
Terminal 1
Pay-per-use international lounge with light meals, alcoholic beverages, and Wi-Fi. Good option for passengers without airline lounge access.
Where to Stay
Connected Hotels
Centrair Hotel
Connected to Terminal 1 via walkway on 2nd floor
The only hotel directly connected to the airport terminal. Offers runway-view rooms, day-use rooms for transit passengers, and a restaurant. Perfect for early morning departures or late arrivals.
Nearby Hotels
Comfort Hotel Central International Airport
10-minute walk from Terminal 1
Budget-friendly hotel within walking distance of the terminal. Clean rooms, complimentary breakfast, and free shuttle to the terminal. Good value for overnight stays.
Food & Dining
Nagoya Meibutsu Yokocho
Japanese, Nagoya Regional
Terminal 1 (Landside)
A recreation of a traditional Japanese street with multiple restaurants serving Nagoya's famous regional dishes: miso katsu, hitsumabushi (grilled eel on rice), tebasaki (chicken wings), and kishimen noodles.
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Komeda Coffee
Coffee, Morning Set
Terminal 1 (Landside)
Nagoya's beloved coffee chain famous for its generous morning set — order any coffee before 11 AM and get complimentary thick toast with red bean paste and egg. A Nagoya cultural institution.
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sugakiya Ramen
Japanese, Ramen
Terminal 2 (LCC) (Landside)
Nagoya's hometown ramen chain serving tonkotsu-shoyu ramen with a distinctive pork and fish broth. Budget-friendly and beloved by locals.
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Car Rental
Toyota Rent a Car
Free shuttle from Terminal 1
Located near the airport with free shuttle service. Wide range of Toyota vehicles including hybrids and EVs. English GPS available. This is Toyota's home region — fittingly the best selection here.
Nippon Rent-A-Car
Free shuttle from Terminal 1
Major Japanese rental company. Compact cars ideal for navigating Nagoya. English navigation systems available on request.
Orix Rent-A-Car
Free shuttle from Terminal 1
Competitive rates and good vehicle selection. One-way rentals available for road trips to Osaka, Takayama, or Shirakawa-go.
What to Do During a Layover
Inside the Airport
Sky Deck & Observation Area
A 300-meter-long observation deck on the roof of Terminal 1 offering panoramic views of Ise Bay, aircraft operations, and on clear days, the Suzuka Mountains. Free to visit with benches and a grassy area.
Centrair Bath (Japanese Bathhouse)
A traditional Japanese public bath (sentō) on the airport's observation deck level with panoramic views of Ise Bay. Features hot baths, sauna, and relaxation area. A uniquely Japanese airport experience — watch planes land while soaking.
FLIGHT OF DREAMS
A unique aviation-themed attraction inside the airport complex featuring an actual Boeing 787 Dreamliner (the first one built). Interactive exhibits, projection mapping shows on the aircraft, and an aviation-themed food court. Walking distance from Terminal 1.
Practical Information
WiFi & Connectivity
- Free WiFi: Yes (Unlimited)
- Speed Rating: ●●●●○
- Power Outlets: Type A (Japanese/US)
- SIM Cards: Available for purchase
Services
- Left Luggage: $3-7 per bag per day (coin lockers available)
- Showers: $8-12 (at Centrair Bath bathhouse)
- Medical Services: Available
- Prayer Rooms: Available
Family Facilities
- Children's Play Areas
- Nursing Rooms
- Family Restrooms
- Pet Relief Areas
Money & Currency
- Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Tipping: Tipping is not practiced in Japan and can be considered rude. Service charges are included where applicable.
Smoking Areas
Designated indoor smoking rooms throughout both terminals
Facilities & Contact
Airport Facilities
Free Wi-Fi, currency exchange, ATMs, duty-free shops, Flight of Dreams aviation museum, observation deck, Japanese bathhouse (furo), sky deck, prayer room, medical clinic, pet hotel, left luggage, kids area
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