Which airport should I fly into for Nakatsugawa?

For long-haul and international flights, Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is the main gateway near Nakatsugawa. The closest airport, Nagoya Airport (NKM), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Nakatsugawa?

The nearest is about 36 mi (58 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Nakatsugawa?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Nakatsugawa

The closest airports to Nakatsugawa, Japan: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Nakatsugawa, Japan is Nagoya Airport (NKM), about 36 mi (58 km) away — roughly 1 hr 5 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
NKM	Nagoya AirportNagoya, Japan	36 mi / 58 km	1 hr 5 min	Regional
QGU	Gifu AirportGifu, Japan	36 mi / 58 km	1 hr 5 min	Regional
MMJ	Matsumoto AirportMatsumoto, Japan	53 mi / 85 km	1 hr 35 min	Regional
NGO	Chubu Centrair International AirportTokoname, Japan	58 mi / 94 km	1 hr 45 min	International
TOY	Toyama AirportToyama, Japan	83 mi / 133 km	1 hr 55 min	Regional
KMQ	Komatsu AirportKanazawa, Japan	88 mi / 141 km	2 hr 2 min	Regional
OIM	Oshima AirportIzu Oshima, Japan	116 mi / 186 km	2 hr 41 min	Regional
ITM	Osaka International AirportOsaka, Japan	126 mi / 203 km	2 hr 56 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Nagoya Airport (NKM) is the most convenient at about 36 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (58 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Nakatsugawa. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with NKM.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near NKM saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Nakatsugawa is Nagoya Airport (NKM), about 36 mi (58 km) away — roughly 1 hr 5 min by road.