Osaka Itami Airport

Osaka Itami Airport 大阪国際空港 gave me a very pleasant travel experience. The airport staff were friendly and helpful, and the customs officers were very dedicated and professional. The whole process felt smooth and welcoming, which is quite different from what I’ve experienced with customs in Vietnam. It really made the departure and arrival feel comfortable and well-organized. The airport itself is clean and easy to move around, with a calm atmosphere that makes it enjoyable even though it’s not a very large international airport. One thing to note is that the food options are not as diverse as those at Hong Kong Airport, which has a much wider selection. However, the restaurants available still offer good quality and a nice meal before flying. Overall, Osaka Itami Airport was a great experience thanks to the friendly people and dedicated service. ✈️😊

We fly from Itami airport to Narita airport. The check in and luggage process were smooth and good, JAL counters were in North gate. There are some shops and restaurants before and after the security check. Very convenient and not so crowded. Plenty of sitting area to have some snacks from vending machines and souvenir shops. Access to Itami airport is quite easy and convenient. We use Midosuji subway to Senri-Chuo and change to Osaka Monorail. Hassle-free and all within 1000 yen.

Flew out from Itami Airport since I'm flying with ANA. Great and clean airport. It feels really spacious too. Have enough restaurants and omiyage area. Easy to travel to especially when using bus.

The airport is nice and clean Our flight was at 13:55, and we arrived at the airport at 10:30. We felt it was too early because we weren’t sure about the travel time from the hotel to Itami Airport, the road traffic situation, or how long baggage drop and check-in would take. The airport is not very big, but there are plenty of shops for shopping.

It is one of the safest and cleanest domestic airports in Japan. Although it may have physical limitations and selected food and souvenir items, its restaurants and restrooms are good enough to ease the burdens of long travel. We look forward to flying in more domestic flights in the future.

Smaller airport that is easy to navigate and it's very clean of course. I am really writing in hope that ANA sees this and recognizes some employees who went above and beyond to help me. In short, on Monday 2/16/26 at 4pm the woman at the ANA desk between gates 9 and 10 saved me after my 3pm flight to Haneda had mechanical issues and returned to the gate about an hour after it was scheduled to leave. I absolutely had to get to Haneda by 6:30 and she made sure me and my wife were put on the 4:50pm flight and that our bags would make that new flight. The group of women who work at gate 10 for ANA also were instrumental in this happening. These two groups of employees were amazing and I wish I knew their names. If someone at ANA sees this please commend these employees and thank them for me!

Osaka Itami Airport is great—very convenient with clear signage and finding my way to the domestic flight was super easy.

I was disappointed that ITM Airport does not clearly display its operating hours in Google. We arrived early and had to wait outside in the cold because the airport was not open yet. For the comfort and safety of passengers — especially families with children — the operating hours should be clearly posted so no one has to wait outside in freezing temperatures.

I thought this place wasn't going to be as busy as kansai airport but boy was I wrong. I didn't even realize that there was another airport in the area but was happy to realize that we didn't have to travel as far from Kyoto to get to an airport. When we got there though, the line to check in on Ana was crazy! They say to get there one hour before but there's no way you can make your flight in that time.

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I didn't hate transiting through ITM when traveling back to Tokyo on my recent Japan trip. With JR prices up the roof, flying became the more economical (though challenging) choice, and going through ITM was well worth the effort. Train access from Osaka via their subway and monorail was painless and much easier to reach than the likes of KIX. Train terminals were clean and efficient as you'd expect in Japan. The airport was small but felt so modern and updated compared to regional airports I've experienced. They have a lovely food court opened early where we were able to enjoy some udon before out flight. Security was efficient, gate areas were clean and tidy, and the staff were friendly. Given the chance, I wouldn't mind flying through ITM again.

Osaka International Airport, more commonly known as "Itami Airport (ITM)," is much smaller than Kansai International Airport (KIX). The biggest advantage of ITM is its proximity to the city center. It only takes 30 minutes to Osaka/Umeda by bus. It takes a bit longer (approximately 45 minutes) but you can also take a monorail and a train to Osaka city center. In comparison, it takes about an hour from KIX to Osaka. I recently flew out of Itami, South Terminal. I was pleasantly surprised to find a good number of nice restaurants (see my photos) and a few gift shops AFTER security. If I get to choose between ITM and KIX, it's an easy choice for me: ITM!

We traveled through Osaka International Airport, also known as Itami, on our way out of Japan. Itami is Kansai's second-largest airport, with fewer flights than Kansai International Airport, and I figured it would be a small, functional regional hub, just a place to pass through on our way to Haneda. Something akin to Burbank, a convenient airport with old carpets and limited amenities. I was surprised to find a bustling modern airport that looked--and apparently was--freshly renovated. The new and improved Itami reopened in 2020 after its first makeover in 50 years. Despite having "international" in its name, Itami only offers domestic flights. We were among a small minority of foreign travelers, and it was useful to speak Japanese when we were checking in for our flight and going through security (I'm guessing the airport staff can manage in other languages, but this wasn't like at larger airports, where the employees speak such impeccable English that it would be awkward to insist on Japanese). Service was great, and we zipped through a short security line with a good hour to kill before boarding. We took advantage of this time, browsing the shops then making a couple of stops for lunch. There was a crowded food court, where I went straight for Takobon, a stand offering delicious takoyaki and ikayaki, as well as cold draft beer. We also got fast, casual, high-quality sushi at Ariso Sushi. Pretty incredible dining options for a regional airport. I thought Itami would be nice for its location and the easy flight to Haneda, but I didn't actually expect to enjoy this leg of our trip home. The travel experience was seamless and the food was a wonderful parting gift as we left Japan.

What a comeback! Past 3-4 years, this airport was getting worse and worse as you see my past reviews. But hooolllyyy shite. What a makeover did they just have!? After the security, not only there are nice souvenir stores but food court! I was so excited to see this and lured me into buying extremely overpriced takoyaki! But hey, this is absolutely good to have.

We found the service and layout at this airport stellar. The Japan Airlines clerk called and spoke directly with Delta airlines, to ensure that our bags were checked through to our stateside arrival airport. The facility is spacious, clean, nicely laid out and VERY QUIET. It made for a comfort and relaxing two-hour wait.

Quick easy check in plus lots of food option. Free airport wifi. Lots of shops for omiyage

Overwhelmingly better access than KIX. If you fly within the country, it's here.

Flew Peach Airlines out of terminal 2 to Seoul. Air Limo drops you off at Terminal 1, then you have to take the tram to Terminal 2. Tram is by the hotel on the bottom floor. The ticket check in computers do not open until exactly 2 hours prior to your flight. The line is crazy as it gets closer. 2 large beers at the lounge cost $20.55 after conversion. We left late and arrived late. Airplane itself had decent space, no snacks. Luggage arrived safely. Luggage cost 2000 yen per bag.

This airport is super clean, the security lines are always very quick. They also have security agents walking throughout the airport looking for passengers with flights that are leaving soon, and will help to expedite you through security. Food options here are limited, there are a few small cafes, and the shops past security sell some souvnir items and snacks to munch on.

Luggage check in was a lot faster and easier than LAX. Airport is not as crowded. Plenty of seats. Not a lot of shops around the waiting area. So if you're at your gate, have a seat and wait until you board or lug your carry on across the airport for more shops. There's a small cafe right by gate 17! Friendly and efficient staff. Restrooms are clean. As soon as I stepped out of the stall, staff would come in to sweep, mop and check to make sure it's clean for the next person.

I took a flight back from Osaka to Los Angeles via Itami Airport (ITM). Also known as Osaka International Aiport, ITM is a smaller airport compared to Narita International Airport. ITM does have plenty dining options, souvenir shops and an observation deck. Some of the stores even offer samples. Pokemon Go players rejoice! This airport is the spawn for Magnamite.

Came to airport via limousine bus. Took about 30 minutes light traffic. Flying out to Honolulu with layover in Narita. Ana airlines partner with United air. Waited in domestic line for 15 minutes not realizing supposed to wait in international line instead. Tip: leaving Japan look for international check in line that is tucked way far corner near entrance/exit of airport. Your check in luggage will go through xray machine before you get to counter. My approval checked bags sticker got stuck to my jacket when it was finaly my turn. Had to drop bag at xray again. Lucky me. Friendly service with a smile. Take escalators up to second level to security check in. Take out laptop and iPad. They allow liquids through but also check your drink for flamables. Airport is clean but needs updating. Bathrooms still have those squat styles. Yikes! Gate 6 is super far so be prepared for a long walk. Overall good airport. Serves it's needs but have been to prettier ones.

Clean modern airport. We found it pretty easy to get around, and the lines to get through security were not long. All of the staff we met were polite and professional and I was very thankful for the staff at the information desk who spoke fluent English! Carts to help move your luggage were available for free (wow!) and there are several little shops to buy snacks, candies or to sit down and eat a meal in. Car rental desks were also easy to find. Most signs have a little English on them so we could get around. Women's restroom I visited was clean and well stocked. It was a pleasure to travel through ITM airport!

Standing desk, 100V outlet (type-A), USB micro-B and Lightning connectors for charging are available as well as Wi-Fi connection for free. スタンディングデスク，電源コンセント，USB micro-BとLightningが無料で使える上に，無料Wi-Fiもある．

Great clean and easy to move through with rooms for smokers but lacks retail options after passing through customs.

Thus is ok signposted but if you are arriving at T2 once you are out of the security bit, head towards the bus terminal and T1 bus stop to catch the free bus shuttle. Once arrived at T1 heads towards the sign saying railways. We went for 4 days and got a single ticket from airport to namba. We also got from the ticket office the kaisai thru pass for 3 days. This pass starts the first moment you put through the ticket rail. Also if you brought a ticket to kyoto from osaka and it is for jr rail. Once you arrived at kyoto but required to go on another jr rail to another place. You reused the same ticket without paying but once you arrived at your desination. There is a machine called fare adjustment that allows you to pay the additional fare before you exit.

Itami is so convenient. Ah, the old school airport before KIX came around. This place has changed since the 80s though. In the late 80s, I remember bits of pieces of this airport, and when I landed here recently, everything had changed. Everything looked new again. So close to Toyonaka where I was staying, it's like 15 minutes literally. The baggage check in was no problem with ANA, the security was a piece of cake. Smaller airport with a few restaurants that I didn't have time to check out. Much easier to get around Osaka than KIX.

Japanese people are super efficient and the workers in this airport are no different, this is one of the cleanest airports I've seen and the customer service desk people are very nice and quick, checking in the luggage here goes extremely fast. Only downside here is that there isn't much to do while you wait, there aren't many stores at all.

One of the more efficient airports that I've been to, this was a quick domestic segment from Narita on JAL. Despite not being the major airport in Japan (it's ranked 7th busiest in the country), it was quite busy. We were able to easily find an ATM that accepted US-based debit cards and then make our way to the taxi stand. Easy. Simple. Quick. No hassles, it was exactly what I expected from an airport.

It is very near from the city center of Osaka. Only 20 minutes by bus and the building size is good for walking through. Their official name is Osaka International Airport but it have the domestic frights only and I use this airport when I go to Tokyo. Well, the airport itself is no problem. But we have the another huge airport in Osaka, Kansai International Airport. And the Japanese government and Osaka government had promised to close Itami Airport when the KIX was opened. We still have two airports in small area and they need huge budget. For Osaka, it should be closed and all the airlines change their flights to KIX. 大阪の中心からバスでたったの20分。 とても便利な空港です。 正式名称は「大阪国際空港」ですが、国内線のみが就航しています。 東京に行く時も利用するぐらい利便性は高いです。 なので「空港そのもの」には問題はありません。 問題は大阪にはもう一つ「関西国際空港」があることです。 そもそも伊丹の騒音問題などから関空が開港時には伊丹空港は閉鎖と約束されていましたが、周辺自治体の税収が減るとのクレームで閉鎖が取りやめに。 そのせいで両空港で多額の税金が溶けています。 大阪のためには、こちらの空港は閉鎖して関空へ全て移管すべきでしょうね。