Kobe Airport
Kobe, Japan
Kobe's island airport serving the Kansai region.
- ›Kobe Airport is built entirely on Port Island, an artificial island in Osaka Bay.
- ›Skymark Airlines uses Kobe Airport as one of its primary bases of operations.
- ›The airport handles only domestic flights; no international scheduled services operate from Kobe.
- ›Port Liner, a fully automated rail link, provides direct access between the airport and central Kobe.
- ›The airport was part of a broader redevelopment of Port Island and opened on February 16, 2006.
Kobe Airport, known locally as Marine Air, opened in 2006 on a man-made island in Osaka Bay, making it one of Japan's youngest commercial airports. It serves primarily domestic routes operated by ANA and Skymark, complementing the busier Osaka Itami and Kansai International airports in the region. Its compact, efficient design and stunning waterfront location make it a relaxed alternative gateway to the Hanshin region.
- Terminal 1 — The airport's sole passenger terminal, handling all domestic flights with a clean, modern layout and bay views.
- Port Liner automated people mover connecting to Sannomiya Station (approx. 18 minutes)
- Limousine bus services to Osaka Umeda, Namba, and Kansai International Airport
- Taxi and ride-hail services available at the terminal exit
- Car rental counters located within the terminal building
- High-speed ferry services connecting Kobe Airport Island to Kansai International Airport
- Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel
- ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe
- Hotel Monterey Amalie Osaka (accessible via Port Liner)
- Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kobe-Sannomiya
- Remm Shin-Kobe
Inside the terminal, travellers will find a modest but pleasant selection of Japanese restaurants, cafés, and convenience store options reflecting local Kobe cuisine influences, including beef dishes. The Portopia Island area near the airport has additional dining, and the vibrant Sannomiya district just 18 minutes away by Port Liner offers Kobe's full range of restaurants, bakeries, and internationally influenced cuisine.
- Buy a Port Liner IC card or use Suica/ICOCA for seamless transit between the airport and Sannomiya Station.
- Arrive early as the terminal is small and security lines can move slowly during morning rush hours.
- The ferry connection to Kansai International Airport is a scenic and practical option if you have an onward international flight.
- Check in luggage early if using Skymark — their check-in counters can get busy on weekend leisure travel days.
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Kobe Airport is a primarily domestic airport on an artificial island just off the coast of Kobe, 8 km (5.0 mi) south of Sannomiya Station, Japan. Opened on February 16, 2006, it primarily handles domestic flights. International flights to destinations within China, South Korea and Taiwan, started in April 2025. The airport can also accommodate international charter flights. In the first year of operation (2006), the airport handled 2,697,000 passengers with an average load factor of 61.1%. In 2017, it handled 3,071,974 passengers with an average load factor of 79.4%. In the fiscal year covering April 2022 to March 2023, UKB had a passenger throughput of 3,109,151. The island airport covers just 156 hectares of land.
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