Chubu Centrair International Airport (Centrair) has two terminals: Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2, the LCC terminal). Which terminal you go to depends on the airline you fly with.

In short, all domestic flights use Terminal 1. Terminal 2 is used by only five international LCCs (Spring Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Tigerair Taiwan, Jeju Air, and Hong Kong Express). Jetstar Japan, which used to operate domestic flights from Terminal 2, moved to Terminal 1 on March 17, 2026.

Older information lists Jetstar Japan and others as using Terminal 2. Be careful with information in outdated articles.

*This article is current as of October 2026. Airline assignments and operating schedules may change. For the latest information, please check the official Chubu Centrair International Airport website.

Terminal 1 vs. Terminal 2 | Comparison Table

Item	Terminal 1 (T1)	Terminal 2 (T2)
Domestic flights	All	None (as of October 2026)
International flights	All airlines other than the five at Terminal 2	Spring Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Tigerair Taiwan, Jeju Air, Hong Kong Express
Structure	Domestic and international flights in one building. North Wing is domestic, South Wing is international	A simple building designed for LCCs
Meitetsu Chubu-Kokusai Airport Station	Directly connected via the Access Plaza	About 7 minutes on foot (via the walkway through the P1 parking lot)
Operating hours	Depends on flight schedules	Departure lobby 9:00–23:00, arrival lobby 11:00–23:00 (subject to change)

Terminal 2’s operating hours vary with flight schedules. Check the official website for your departure time.

Which Terminal? Quick Reference by Airline

Domestic Flights

Airline	Terminal
All domestic airlines, including JAL, ANA, and Jetstar Japan	Terminal 1

The official website states, “Domestic flights are currently not operated from Terminal 2.” Jetstar Japan has used Terminal 1 since March 17, 2026.

International Flights

Airline	Terminal
Spring Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Tigerair Taiwan, Jeju Air, Hong Kong Express	Terminal 2
All other airlines	Terminal 1

When Terminal 2 opened in September 2019, it was used by Jetstar Japan, AirAsia Japan, Air Busan, Jeju Air, and T’way Air. Today’s assignments are different. Check your terminal against your boarding pass and the airline of your booked flight.

Terminal 1 | Domestic and International Flights in One Building

Terminal 1 houses domestic and international flights in the same building. With the Center Pier in the middle, the North Wing is for domestic flights and the South Wing is for international flights.

• Arrivals are on the 2nd floor, and departures are on the 3rd floor
• It is directly connected to Meitetsu Chubu-Kokusai Airport Station via the Access Plaza
• You can also transfer between domestic and international flights within the same building

All domestic flights, including Jetstar Japan, use this terminal.

Terminal 2 | A Separate Terminal Used by International LCCs

Terminal 2 is a terminal for LCCs that opened in September 2019. It is a separate building from Terminal 1. Today, it is used by five international airlines.

• Departure lobby (2nd floor): 9:00–23:00
• Arrival lobby (1st floor): 11:00–23:00
• From Meitetsu Chubu-Kokusai Airport Station: about 7 minutes on foot (via the walkway through the P1 parking lot)
• From Terminal 1: about 10 minutes on foot, or by free shuttle bus

Operating hours vary with flight schedules. For early-morning or late-night flights, check the lobby hours on the official website.

How to Travel Between Terminals

It takes about 10 minutes to get between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. You can either walk or take the free shuttle bus.

Method	Travel time / frequency
On foot (moving walkway)	About 10 minutes (from the Access Plaza, take the moving walkway and pass through FLIGHT OF DREAMS)
Free shuttle bus	Roughly every 15 minutes, daily

Free Shuttle Bus

A free shuttle bus that anyone can use runs between Terminal 1 (Access Plaza) and Terminal 2.

• From Terminal 1 (Access Plaza): around :05, :20, :35, and :50 past each hour (from 7:00 to 20:59; the last departure in the 21:00 hour is at :35)
• From Terminal 2: around :00, :15, :30, and :45 past each hour (from the 7:00 hour onward)

These are approximate departure times. Check the official website for the detailed timetable.

If you went to the wrong terminal, walk or take the bus. Since you may have to wait for the bus, head over right away once you notice the mistake.

How to Get to Terminal 2

By Train

From Meitetsu Chubu-Kokusai Airport Station, it is about a 7-minute walk via the walkway through the P1 parking lot.

By Bus

Airport buses stop at different terminals depending on the route.

• Routes that stop at the Terminal 2 drop-off area: it is about a 1-minute walk from the drop-off area to the terminal building
• Buses from Kyoto Station, Fujigaoka, Nagoya Station West Exit, Toyota City Station, Chiryu Station, and Chita-Handa Station: these arrive at the Terminal 1 bus stop. To reach Terminal 2, walk about 7 minutes via Centrair Garden

Depending on your route, the bus may not stop at Terminal 2. Check the bus company’s information in advance.

By Car / Parking

The parking lots closest to Terminal 2 are P3 and P4. They are 250–300 m from the terminal, a 3–4 minute walk. P1 and P2 can also be used (about a 10-minute walk).

For parking fees, reservations, and crowding, see our Centrair parking guide.

Spending Time at Each Terminal

Now that you know the differences between the terminals, check out our other articles too.

• Cafés: The Complete Guide to Centrair Cafés (from a cup of coffee after you land to a break after security)
• Lounges: The Complete Guide to Centrair Lounges (including premium lounges you can use after arrival)
• Sightseeing: The Complete Guide to Sightseeing at Centrair (from FLIGHT OF DREAMS to nearby attractions)

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*Photo is for illustration purposes. Actual vehicles vary by area.

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Pickup / drop-off area	Fare
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NearMe Is Recommended for

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How many terminals does Chubu Centrair International Airport (Centrair) have?

A. Two: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (the LCC terminal). Terminal 1 houses domestic and international flights in one building. Terminal 2 is a separate building for LCCs.

Q. Which terminal do domestic flights use?

A. All domestic flights use Terminal 1. The official website also states that domestic flights are currently not operated from Terminal 2.

Q. Which terminal does Jetstar Japan use?

A. Terminal 1. It moved from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 on March 17, 2026.

Q. Which airlines use Terminal 2?

A. Five international airlines: Spring Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Tigerair Taiwan, Jeju Air, and Hong Kong Express (as of October 2026).

Q. How long does it take to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2?

A. About 10 minutes on foot. A free shuttle bus also runs roughly every 15 minutes.

Q. How do I get to Terminal 2 from Meitetsu Chubu-Kokusai Airport Station?

A. It is about a 7-minute walk via the walkway through the P1 parking lot.

Q. Do airport buses stop at Terminal 2?

A. It depends on the route. Some routes stop at Terminal 2, while buses from Kyoto Station, Fujigaoka, Nagoya Station West Exit, Toyota City Station, Chiryu Station, and Chita-Handa Station arrive at the Terminal 1 bus stop.

Q. Where is the parking for Terminal 2?

A. The closest lots are P3 and P4, a 3–4 minute walk to the terminal. P1 and P2 can also be used (about a 10-minute walk).

Summary

Chubu Centrair International Airport has Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. All domestic flights use Terminal 1. Terminal 2 serves only five international LCCs (Spring Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Tigerair Taiwan, Jeju Air, and Hong Kong Express), and you can get to Terminal 1 in about 10 minutes on foot or by free shuttle bus. Points to watch out for in advance include Jetstar Japan’s move to Terminal 1 on March 17, 2026.

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