Chubu Centrair International Airport

Chubu Centrair Airport left great impression on me during my recent travel visit for a cultural event. Artists arrived in the late afternoon, carrying heavy luggage, but the friendly and helpful airport staff made the experience much easier. They were quick to offer assistance which made all the group feel welcome right away. The airport is very clean especially in comparison to some US airports:) spacious, and well organized. Even during what seemed like a busy time, it wasn’t overcrowded and everything ran smoothly. The layout is open creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere that’s quite rare to find in most airports in North America. The original size Boeing airplane exhibit in the terminal is unique and great feature that adds character to the airport. The airport also has a variety of shops and restaurants offering both local Japanese and international food. Another great feature is a Sky Deck on the roof top, where visitors can watch planes take off and landing together with the ocean views. Unfortunately, it was quite rainy on that day and I couldn't enjoy it for a long time, but will definitely try next time I am here. It’s a perfect spot for anyone who loves aviation or just wanted to relax. Chubu Airport is one of the best airports I’ve experienced. Very clean, calm environment, helpful staff and unique attractions, all of that makes traveling a pleasant and memorable experience. Try it!

The airport is large, bustling, and spacious, with excellent management. The upper floor offers many restaurants, though most open around 10 or 11 am. Before the boarding gates, there are several large shops to explore. There are also lounges for Priority Pass cardholders.

Our recent experience at Chubu Centrair International Airport was an excellent start to our adventure in Japan. We arrived early in the morning after a red-eye flight, and despite the long journey, our kids were too excited to rest. The airport’s well-organized and welcoming environment made our arrival smooth and enjoyable. One of the highlights of our time at Centrair Airport was exploring the top floor shopping zone while waiting for our rental car. The variety of shops and eateries provided a fun and engaging way to spend time before heading out on the road. From unique souvenirs to delicious snacks, the shopping area offered a great selection that catered to all of our interests. The kids were particularly fascinated by the interactive displays and the lively atmosphere. The airport itself is clean, modern, and efficiently run, which made our arrival and the car rental process seamless. Even with the early morning crowds, everything was well-organized, and the signage made it easy to navigate our way around. The staff were friendly and helpful, ensuring that our transition from the airport to our next destination was hassle-free. Overall, Chubu Centrair International Airport is a fantastic gateway to Japan, providing an excellent first impression of the country. The combination of great facilities, efficient service, and a welcoming atmosphere makes it a top choice for travelers arriving in Nagoya. We were thoroughly impressed and would highly recommend this airport to anyone planning a trip to the region.

Chubu Centrair Airport (NGO) offers a wide variety of food and retail shops, perfect for last-minute shopping or grabbing a last delicious meal. The restaurant options are diverse, and the food quality is impressive. Philippine Airlines (PAL) check-in counter opens about 2.5 hours before departure, not the expected 3 hours. The PAL ticket counter lines move quickly, thanks to efficient staffing. Immigration is incredibly fast, with no lines and quick e-gate processing. From immigration to passing through bag inspection, the whole process took less than 15 minutes.

Chubu Centrair International Airport is an impressive and spacious airport that left a great impression on me. We arrived at 12 noon, and despite the time, it wasn’t crowded at all. The airport was incredibly clean and orderly, which added to the overall pleasant experience. One of the highlights for me was the Boeing airplane attraction in the middle of the airport—it’s a unique feature that adds character to the space. I also loved the big open areas, which give the airport a calm and peaceful atmosphere. It’s so quiet that you can almost forget you’re in an airport. I only wish I had more time to explore and try out the different restaurants there. The variety looked promising, and I’m sure they would have been a treat. One thing to note is that during the summer, it gets quite hot walking from the plane to the arrival area. There are a lot of stairs, and some parts aren’t air-conditioned, which can be a bit uncomfortable. However, this is a minor issue compared to the overall experience. Overall, Chubu Centrair International Airport is one of the best airports I’ve been to. It’s well-designed, peaceful, and offers a great travel experience.

The airport is small and the duty-free shop is also small, but since there are not many people, the immigration process is fast, and it is a Japanese airport that is well managed. It would be good if other local airports although small in Korea, learned and applied this well-managed method.

The environment of the airport is characterized by cleanliness, brightness, and comfort. The staff demonstrates a high level of efficiency, and the external transportation links are notably convenient.

Large international airport in Nagoya, large in scale, with many gates and many functional areas. Creative seat design, fresh colors, diverse styles. Many duty-free shopping areas, restaurants, vending machines (with prices like outside), convenient for all visitors.

UPDATED REVEW- DEPARTURES Not impressed! At. All. I have generally had poor experiences at Japanese airports. I don't know if it is the volume of travelers to the lack of physical space, but my experiences have all sucked. Poorly run departure options in terms of duty-free shopping. Lines move very slowly and I had to forego a coffee after getting up at 5:00 a.m to catch a flight to Taipei because there was 1 person on Starbucks (only choice) who moved slower than molasses. 25 minutes in line?! Duty free confectionery store was chaotic, poorly run and a nightmare. Long lines, crowded and small given the volume and a madhouse of overzealous shoppers on their way home from Japan. The train stations in Japan are incredible, yet the airports at Kansai, Chubu and Kyushu (Hakata) are a real pain in the rear.

Don't buy food and drink outside because there's a lot of shops and restaurants inside plus a food court.

My favorite airport in the whole world!! It's somewhat newly renovated. It is relatively small and easy to navigate. You don't have to go here and there like Narita Airport...all in one area. I love shopping here too. They have general Japanese and Nagoya souvenir stores on the third floor before security and some more on the fourth floor....my favorite being "Ebisen no Sato" (shrimp chips). You can sample almost all the flavors. There are some famous Nagoya food places on the 4th floor as well. People at security is very nice too. Once you are inside, there are not too many stores. Maybe a duty free store and a couple souvenir shops and a Starbucks. You just go right or left for your gate after immigration. There are no trains or anything. There are never lots of people except maybe certain holiday seasons, and especially I don't get pushed around by Chinese people here. 世界中で一番好きな空港です。比較的最近改装されていて、小さめな空港なので移動がしやすいです。成田のようにあっちにこっちに行かなくていいので 。 お買い物も便利です。セキュリティー前3階にお土産やさんが何件か、4階に行くとさらに色々あります。4階の「えびせんの里」さんがお気に入り。ほぼすべての味を試食できます。名古屋飯のレストランもありますよー。 セキュリティの人たちも優しいです。中に入るとそんなにお店はなくお土産やさん、免税品、スターバックス、あと軽食屋ぐらいかな。 出国審査後ゲートに行くには右か左に行くだけ。電車等はありません。お盆やお正月を除き、混んでることがほとんど無いし、中国人に押されたりしないので最高です。

A great airport to kill several hours. Being the nervous traveler that I am I like to be at the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure. But, since this is in a foreign country and out of my comfort zone, I made my family arrive 4 hours prior to departure. JAL counter wasn't even open yet. But not to fret, there is much to see/do here. Head on up to the top floor (Sky Town) and shop and dine to your heart's content. We had a nice meal, then went back down to check our bags, then went shopping. There is also an ONSEN at the airport. What a nice way to end your trip, relaxed from a hot bath. All in all, a fantastic well planned out airport.

My favorite Airport, easy, relaxed, well organized. I've stayed overnight here on multiple occasions prior to early morning departures. Only downside is not much evening activity. Everything closes down pretty early and it becomes secluded. The Lawsons on 1st floor is open 24hours.

NGO is a nice little international airport located outskirts of Nagoya. There are many gates but only three or four are in use. ANA, Delta, China eastern, Korean, and LCC have strong presence here, meaning they have a few regular scheduled flights. This airport is used as a community center for indigenous population. Last time I was here there were a large group of costumed young / semi-young peeps walking around for some kind of convention. Also there was a farmers market in the middle of food arcade area. Cool huh? Building is generously built with plenty of room for expansion. Sadly I don't see NGO as major hub today or future, hence I am worried my beloved Delta might scrap DFW-NGO soon (which is very significant route, as it connects the two major automobile cities..) Access to the airport is via Meitetsu Mu line, bus, taxi, or private vehicle. This is very flawless airport with many good restaurants, shops, huge deck, and community bath. It's great concept and executed well, except the location choice was so wrong. Quality is by far the best compare to the ghetto NRT.

About as good as it gets for an airport. As with most places in Japan the people are very friendly and helpful. The selection for food and gifts are fantastic. The prices are high, but it is an airport. You don't go here looking for deals they have a captive audience and they know it.

NGO is a little airport，have Muji，Unique，and some makeup shops. Compared to the airport in Tokyo，this airport seems simple. Foreigners like to buy some gifts，like chocolate, and the price is cheaper than downtown.

This is a big airport yet so quiet. Airport personnels are pleasant and courteous. The Meitetsu railway station is conveniently located inside the airport for a quick and inexpensive transportation to central Nagoya. There's a bathhouse located on the top floor for visitors relaxation and convenience. Their mall section offers various retailers and gift shop. If you don't know what to buy for your friends and family, try a shrimp crackers shop located near the 2nd floor landing of furtherest escalator.

this is Nagoya's main airport. its called centrair(SENTOREA) this is really convenience airport, cause there are Meitetsu station (Meitethsu is Nagoya's railway) it takes about 60minutes from Nagoya station to centrair and they have lots of store, food,gift,souvenir,relaxation,mobile phone,and more. when you are travelling, if you didnt have any items even the bags you can get it in this airport. and this staff is really nice, when i was late my departing time they arranged,and they provided another seat for free to me. can you guess what did they say at that time. (i said sorry,i was late) no,i appreciate that you were in a hurry,thank you,but we're soory,we couldn't wait for you,so if you didn't mind please use next flight. oh my good what a kindness they are!

Unfortunately we had to rush through this airport as we were connecting from Okinawa to Detroit. The walk from our deplaning gate to the check in counter was looong, but they have the moving walkways to help with that. We switched from ANA to Delta which would have been a smooth transfer even with checking in again, but there was some issue with getting a bassinet for the wall for my 1 year old(even though we saw a copy of the request we placed at the time of our booking sitting on the desk when we arrived). While we waited for them to sort out whatever they were sorting out, I walked around and saw the listings for the shops and restaurants that I could see on the upper levels. I so wanted to eat here! I also saw the big shopping area with several nice stores bustling with shoppers. Going through security was a breeze, but immigration was a bit of a wait since only one line was open(this was at around 7pm). They did open another counter after the line grew some more. By our gate(Delta) there was a play place to wear the kids out before that long haul across the ocean. More importantly(that's debatable) there was a snack bar/quick service restaurant advertising some AMAZING looking ramen. I wish we'd had more time to enjoy this place, but I really loved what I saw.