Airports near Okayama City
OKJ・KIX・ITM・UKB・KCZ
What airports are closest to Okayama City?
The primary gateway, Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ), is located just 12.8 km from the city center, reachable in about 30 minutes by a frequent limousine bus. For those landing further away, Kansai International Airport (KIX) lies 123.2 km away, with rail transfers taking roughly 2 hours. Those arriving at Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), situated 139.5 km from the city, can reach their destination in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes using a combination of train and shuttle services. Kobe Airport (UKB) is located 119.6 km from the city center, offering a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes via the efficient Shinkansen network. Finally, Kochi Airport (KCZ), located 125.2 km away in a nearby city, offers transport options that typically take 3 hours 50 minutes to complete. Search for flights to Okayama City and book hotels in Okayama City, or scroll down for more details.
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Airports near Okayama City: OKJ, KIX, ITM, UKB and KCZ.
Airports Near Okayama City: Key Information
Number of airports in Okayama City
1
Closest airport to the city center
Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ)
Distance
12.8 km
Fastest arrival time
30 minutes - 35 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ)
Compare domestic and international airports near Okayama City.
Okayama Momotaro Airport
Distance: 12.8 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Limousine Bus
Fastest
30 minutes - 35 minutes
JPY 1000
Balanced
Airport Taxi
21 minutes - 30 minutes
JPY 5500-7000
Comfort
Car Rental
25 minutes - 30 minutes
JPY 300-500
Budget
Kansai International Airport
Distance: 123.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
JR Haruka/Shinkansen
Fastest
1 hour 57 minutes - 2 hours
JPY 3400-4600
Speed
Express Bus
4 hours 10 minutes - 5 hours
JPY 4800-5200
Balanced
Private Transfer
3 hours - 3 hours 20 minutes
JPY 35000-45000
Comfort
Osaka Itami Airport
Distance: 139.5 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Train Connection
Fastest
1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes
JPY 2700-3900
Speed
Airport Bus to Station
3 hours - 4 hours
JPY 3400-3800
Balanced
Taxi
2 hours 10 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
JPY 30000-40000
Comfort
Kobe Airport
Distance: 119.6 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Port Liner / Shinkansen
Fastest
1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes
JPY 2300-3200
Speed
Express Bus
2 hours 45 minutes - 3 hours
JPY 2800-3900
Balanced
Taxi
2 hours 20 minutes - 2 hours 40 minutes
JPY 25000-35000
Comfort
Kochi Airport
Distance: 125.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
JR Limited Express
Fastest
3 hours 50 minutes - 4 hours 10 minutes
JPY 4100-5000
Speed
Express Bus
Cheapest
3 hours 51 minutes - 4 hours 5 minutes
JPY 4100
Balanced
Taxi
2 hours 16 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
JPY 25000-35000
Comfort
Compare 5 airports near Okayama City
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Okayama City
Choosing the right arrival point for Okayama depends heavily on whether your priority is proximity or international connectivity. Okayama Momotaro (OKJ) is the only airport located within the city, making it the most convenient choice for travelers who prefer a quick, short transfer. It primarily handles domestic routes and select Asian international destinations. For travelers arriving from elsewhere in Japan or via international hubs, Kansai International (KIX) serves as the major gateway for the region. While it is located in a neighboring city, high-speed rail connections make it highly accessible. Similarly, Osaka Itami (ITM) and Kobe (UKB) offer useful domestic alternatives in nearby cities, with efficient links to the Shinkansen network. Kochi (KCZ) is the furthest option, serving the Shikoku region and typically requiring longer travel times. For those mindful of budget and speed, prioritizing rail links from the Osaka/Kobe hubs or direct flights to OKJ is recommended. Always check for rail pass eligibility, as it can significantly reduce total transit costs for the longer routes from neighboring cities.
Hotels near Okayama City airport
Breakfast
Great520 Reviews
Okayama City|0.99km from city center
Family comes with 4 beds (instead of 2 as indicated in trip.com description). Room is pretty spacious, bed is a bit hard and bathroom is a bit narrow, but overall still comfortable. Location is good, walking distance to JR stations, Aeon with good varieties of food at the food court. Near to big camera, animate, donki and lots of shopping options at Aeon too. Will definitely stay here again.FromUS$60
Very Good608 Reviews
Okayama City|1.52km from city center
The hotel's front desk staff had a good service attitude, and it's very close to Okayama Castle and Korakuen Garden. However, during my stay, the air conditioning was under maintenance. Every time I manually turned on the heat, it would automatically shut off after about a minute, requiring me to manually restart it again. This led to me waking up cold in the morning. 😢FromUS$22
Great960 Reviews
Okayama City|0.94km from city center
The hotel's location is excellent, very close to the train station and surrounded by malls. Takashimaya and Aeon's large supermarket are nearby, with department stores on the upper floors of the supermarket. The 6th and 7th floors are full of restaurants, well worth exploring for a meal. The station itself also has a huge food hall, and on the B level, there are several large drugstores, making shopping very convenient. There's also a Lawson convenience store near the hotel, which is super handy.
The hotel environment is quite good, generally quiet and tidy. There's even a large public bath on the top floor; after a tiring day of shopping, a soak there can really relieve fatigue, and there are self-service massage chairs next to it. The front desk staff were very friendly, warm, and polite. They even kindly helped us call a taxi to the airport, which we really appreciated. We'd definitely stay here again if we have the chance.FromUS$65
Amazing335 Reviews
Okayama City|1.22km from city center
Location: Excellent! It's super convenient – just exit the west gate of the train station, cross the road, and go through a passage. There are tons of food options nearby; a bustling snack street is right across the road. Shopping is incredibly convenient too, not to mention the mall attached to the station itself. You've got Matsumoto Kiyoshi downstairs, Don Quijote across the street, and Takashimaya.
Facilities: The onsen (hot springs) alternate between male and female baths daily. One bath has an outdoor pool, while the other doesn't, but overall, the experience is still great.
Service: Each day, you get a complimentary drink or alcoholic beverage at the front desk.FromUS$27
Amazing336 Reviews
Okayama City|1.13km from city center
I had a very pleasant stay at Courtyard by Marriott Fukui. The room was spacious, modern, and exceptionally clean, providing a comfortable place to relax after a day of sightseeing. The hotel's location is excellent—just a short walk from Fukui Station, making it very convenient for travel and exploring the area. The staff were professional and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere felt fresh and well maintained. I would happily stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting Fukui.FromUS$46
Family friendly
Very Good92 Reviews
Okayama City|2.71km from city center
The front desk staff were very polite.
We were upgraded to a very comfortable room. The view, bath, and breakfast were all satisfactory.
If I had to say one thing,
the coin laundry was a little hard to use.
I would like to stay at this hotel again if I have the opportunity.
It was a great start to my trip. Thank you.FromUS$72
Great485 Reviews
Okayama City|1.2km from city center
The hotel room was huge, you could practically dance in it, haha! 😂 It's right next to the station, just take an escalator down to the mall, super convenient. It's a shame they only had smoking rooms left; it would have been perfect if I'd booked earlier and gotten a non-smoking one.FromUS$50
Very Good217 Reviews
Okayama City|1.13km from city center
It was wonderful.
Given the timing, I was surprised at how much thoughtful attention was being given to test takers.
KitKats and hand warmers were handed out.
There was also a special study space set up, and I was impressed that they had created an environment where test takers could feel at ease.FromUS$31
Great213 Reviews
Okayama City|1.1km from city center
I've been to Japan over 20 times, and this is my first stay at a Smile series hotel – I'm really impressed! The room was genuinely spacious and comfortable for Japanese standards. The lobby is on the second floor and has a very charming and well-designed layout. The staff were also super friendly. I highly recommend it! Okayama is also a quiet and charming city.FromUS$24
Very Good20 Reviews
Okayama City|0.3km from city center
It's a little far away from the JR station, but it's not difficult to find. Baidu Maps provides accurate directions. The room is obviously larger and the Japanese service is also good. The elderly who did not speak Japanese at all received satisfactory service with a few words of loose English.FromUS$60
5 star
Great372 Reviews
Okayama City|1.3km from city center
The staff I came came across were all very polite and had welcoming smiles, no matter at the reception desk or the restaurant on 20/F. I enjoyed my stay here, but it felt comparable to the 3 star hotels, just slightly better especially thanks to the fabulous breakfast and location of breakfast…If hotels have half stars, i would think it’s’more of a 3.5 star hotel instead of a 4. I have a few suggestions which the hotel can look into to improve in the future.
3 Things to improve on:
1) I picked this hotel because I read other reviews saying the hotel is connected to a bridge from the Okayama station. This is true but unfortunately there were no signs in the station to guide travellers unlike another hotel like Granvia. Google suggested that I look for the west exit which I did, but I ended up being at the ground level hence had to bring big suitcase all the stairs…then I spotted the bridge and ANA crowne plaza from the street
2) cleanliness can be improved. There’s a UCC drip coffee machine in the room. I don’t drink coffee, and the box for the drip coffee selection was refilled. However I spotted a used capsule on the floor near the wall. The bin was not blocking the view, so the cleaners could’ve easily spotted the rubbish if they had been a little more careful and looked under the table when they have to clear out the rubbish bin anyway.
3) I sent a message to the hotel via TRIP.com. The message wasn’t replied promptly, as in within a few hours. Ultimately it didn’t matter anymore, I arrived at the hotel before somebody managed to reply me. Maybe it’s the system that’s problematic which may have caused a lag? Or staff only look at mails/messages when not too busy at the front desk?FromUS$56
Very Good309 Reviews
Okayama City|1.01km from city center
Compared to Tokyo accommodations, this hotel with breakfast is truly excellent value for money. It's very close to Okayama Station, and Canal Park is right next to the hotel. We originally planned for two nights but extended our stay by an extra day. The cherry blossoms along the canal were in full bloom, and we took beautiful photos for two days straight. We bought a bus + cruise day pass at Okayama Station to explore Shodoshima Island and take pictures.FromUS$24
Very Good96 Reviews
Okayama City|0.61km from city center
For cars that didn't fit in the hotel parking lot, there was a parking lot next door.
There was a shopping mall across the street, which was very convenient (*´∀｀*)
The room was clean and comfortable, but the fact that the bed sheets weren't zippered was a bit of a concern since I was staying for several nights.
The amenities were excellent and very helpful.
I was able to use various shampoos and conditioners, and I felt like I was able to recover from the fatigue of my business trip.
Breakfast was delicious ^_^
Please see the photos I've included.FromUS$35
Amazing703 Reviews
Okayama City|1.24km from city center
Via Inn Okayama was our 6th hotel on this journey, and its location honestly couldn’t have been better. Being directly connected to Okayama Station made everything very convenient — from getting around to grabbing daily necessities. There were even some supermarkets inside the station, which were super handy.
The lobby was on the 5th floor and already set the mood, with an amazing view overlooking the station and the city.
Our room was simple and comfortable, featuring a small double bed, a desk by the window, a chair, an air purifier, and a fairly new TV with YouTube and Netflix access — perfect for relaxing after a long day.
Space was a little tight when we opened our luggage, but it wasn’t a big issue. Even though the bathroom wasn’t very spacious, it still provided enough room to sit comfortably on the toilet, which we appreciated.
The real highlight was the view — an unblocked cityscape right from the room that made both mornings and nights extra special.
Convenient, comfortable, and memorable — Via Inn Okayama was a great stay right in the heart of the city.FromUS$57
Very Good58 Reviews
Okayama City|5.09km from city center
After checking in, I found out that it was a love hotel with free parking.
The room is very clean and comes with some paid ****.
The bathroom is large and clean, and the room is also large
But the bed is two single beds put together to form a double bed, the bed is a bit sunken
The pillows are a bit low and the room smells like smoke which is a drawback of this time.
But overall it will be goodFromUS$27
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Okayama City?
The nearest airport to Okayama City is Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ), about 12.8 km away.Kansai International Airport (KIX) (123.2 km), Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) (139.5 km), Kobe Airport (UKB) (119.6 km) and Kochi Airport (KCZ) (125.2 km).
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How long does it take to get from Okayama City to the airport?
Getting from Okayama City to Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ) takes about 30 minutes - 35 minutes.
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How do I get to Okayama City?
We recommend flying into Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ), which is approximately 12.8 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Limousine Bus, reaching downtown in about 30 minutes - 35 minutes.
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How many airports does Okayama City have?
Okayama City has 5 airports: Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ), Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), Kobe Airport (UKB) and Kochi Airport (KCZ).