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Getting from Chubu Centrair International Airport

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The gateway to the Chubu region, located on a man-made island in Ise Bay, with Meitetsu trains running to central Nagoya without a transfer. The all-Special-Car Meitetsu μSKY reaches Nagoya Station in as little as 28 minutes; there is also the airport bus to Sakae and a high-speed boat toward Ise. The train station, buses, taxis and the boat pier are all gathered at the Access Plaza in front of Terminal 1.

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How to get from Chubu Centrair International Airport to the main destinations. Pick one to compare every option.

✈ NGO →Nagoya StationThe Meitetsu μSKY is the fastest way to Nagoya Station, with no transfers. To save money without a special car ticket, take a regular train; late at night and early in the morning, a bus to Nagoya Station West Exit is also available.
🚃 Train🚌 Bus🚕 Taxi
✈ NGO →Sakae / FushimiThe airport bus (Centrair Limousine) is a convenient way to Sakae with no transfers. For more frequent service, take Meitetsu to Kanayama and transfer to the Subway Meijo Line.
🚌 Bus🚃 Train🚕 Taxi
✈ NGO →Kanayama StationMeitetsu trains run to Kanayama with no transfers, in as little as 24 minutes on the μSKY. At Kanayama you can transfer to JR lines and the Subway Meijo and Meiko Lines.
🚃 Train
✈ NGO →Ghibli Park (Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park)One direct bus a day runs from the airport to Ghibli Park with no transfers. If the time does not suit you, take the train to Fujigaoka Station and transfer to the Linimo.
🚌 Bus🚃 Train
✈ NGO →Ise (Iseshi Station)The quickest way to Ise is the high-speed boat to Tsu, then a Kintetsu limited express or the JR Rapid Mie, taking about 1 hr 25 min. If the boat times do not suit you, take Meitetsu to Nagoya and transfer there.
⛴ High-speed boat🚃 Train
✈ NGO →Takayama (Hida-Takayama)The standard way to Takayama is Meitetsu to Nagoya, then the JR Limited Express Hida. You can also use the Takayama-Centrair Ticket, which bundles a highway bus via Meitetsu Gifu.
🚃 Train🚌 Bus
Arrival

When you arrive

  • ✓Head from the 2nd-floor arrivals lobby of Terminal 1 to the Access Plaza to find the ticket gates of Meitetsu Central Japan International Airport Station
  • ✓The airport bus stops can only be reached from the Access Plaza. The stop number differs by destination (Sakae / Fushimi 6, late-night/early-morning buses to Nagoya Station West Exit 7, Ghibli Park area 3)
  • ✓Meitetsu tickets can also be bought at the Meitetsu Tourist Information Center (10:00–19:00) next to the ticket gates of Central Japan International Airport Station. For JR tickets, the Japan Rail Pass and Meitetsu Bus tickets, go to the Central Japan Travel Center on the 2nd floor of Terminal 1
  • ✓The μSKY consists entirely of Special Cars. In addition to a base fare ticket, you need a special car ticket (μ-ticket)
  • ✓If you arrive at Terminal 2, the station is about a 7-minute walk. If your bus does not stop at Terminal 2, go to the Terminal 1 side
Terminals

Terminals

Terminal 1

Used by most international and domestic flights. The arrivals lobby is on the 2nd floor. Through the Access Plaza you can reach Meitetsu Central Japan International Airport Station, the airport bus stops, the taxi stand and the high-speed boat pier step-free

Terminal 2

Used by LCCs such as Spring Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Tigerair Taiwan, Jeju Air and HK Express. About a 7-minute walk to Meitetsu Central Japan International Airport Station via the P1 parking lot passage. Some bus routes do not stop at Terminal 2

Passes

Discount tickets for travelers

🎫 Takayama-Centrair Ticket

A set of a one-way Meitetsu ticket from Central Japan International Airport to Meitetsu Gifu and a one-way highway bus ticket from Meitetsu Gifu to Takayama Nohi Bus Center. ¥4,100 for adults (as of October 2026), valid for 2 days. At Centrair, sold at Meitetsu Travel Plaza and the Central Japan Travel Center. Highway bus reservation required

Fares and times are as of the date shown. Fares and timetables change, so check the operator’s official website before you travel.

Tickets & transfers you can book in advancePR
IC Card

IC transit cards

On Meitetsu, the subway and airport buses, you can ride with manaca as well as nationwide transportation IC cards such as Suica, ICOCA and PASMO. Buying a manaca requires a ¥500 deposit, and top-ups are in ¥1,000 units (up to ¥20,000)

Late Night

Arriving late at night or early morning

🌙 The last Meitetsu train toward Nagoya departs at 23:31 (weekdays, example as of October 2026). Late at night and early in the morning, the Nagoya Bus runs to Nagoya Station West Exit (Stop 7, ¥1,500). The last high-speed boat to Tsu departs at 22:00. Terminal 1's Welcome Garden (1st floor), arrivals lobby (2nd floor) and the Access Plaza are open 24 hours, and there are 5 hotels on the airport island, including inside the terminal
Facilities

Useful airport services

Lockers & baggage storage
Coin lockers in the Access Plaza (24 hours) and on the 3rd and 4th floors of Terminal 1. Small ¥500, large ¥1,000 per day; cashless payment accepted. Baggage storage in the 2nd-floor arrivals lobby (7:00–22:00) and 3rd-floor departures lobby (6:30–21:30) of Terminal 1
Luggage delivery
Same-day delivery service (Airport TA-Q-BIN) on the 2nd floor of Terminal 1. Items accepted by 11:30 are delivered to hotels in the Nagoya Station, Sakae and Nishiki areas around 14:00–20:00 the same day
SIM & Wi-Fi
In the 2nd-floor arrivals area of Terminal 1: a Wi-Fi router counter (SoftBank Global Rental, 7:30–21:00), SIM vending machines and an eSIM kiosk. Global WiFi and the Mobile Center (6:30–22:00) in the Access Plaza
Currency exchange & ATMs
MUFG Bank currency exchange (7:00–22:00) in the 2nd-floor arrivals lobby of Terminal 1, and another exchange on the 1st floor of Terminal 2 (weekdays only). 24-hour currency exchange machine in the Access Plaza. Seven Bank and AEON Bank ATMs (24 hours) in the 2nd-floor arrivals area of Terminal 1
Taxis
The Terminal 1 taxi stand is on the 1st floor of the Access Plaza; at Terminal 2 it is on the 1st floor. Approx. ¥20,000 + tolls to the Nagoya Station area (airport's official estimate). No flat-fare taxi information is provided, and shared taxis require advance reservation
Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓Trains, buses, taxis and high-speed boats are all gathered at the Access Plaza. If in doubt, head to the Access Plaza first
  • ✓The μSKY consists entirely of Special Cars. Note the difference from regular trains, which you can ride without a special car ticket
  • ✓Airport buses are infrequent and you cannot board when they are full, so Meitetsu is the reliable choice if you are short on time
  • ✓Exchange the Japan Rail Pass at the Central Japan Travel Center on the 2nd floor of Terminal 1 (9:00–19:00)
Map

Map

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Travel Passes

Travel passes for Chubu & Hokuriku

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Hokuriku Arch Pass

Chubu & Hokuriku ・ 7 consecutive days from the first day of use

From ¥35,000

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Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official airport, rail and bus company information. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-06

PRKlookMeitetsu Central Japan International Airport ⇔ Meitetsu Nagoya Ticket (One Way / Round Trip)A Meitetsu ticket for international visitors. Pass through the ticket gates with a QR code. A separate special car ticket is required to ride the μSKY or Special CarsView