Kobe Airport - UKB
Kobe Airport in Kobe, Japan is a public airport owned by the city. It is currently operated by the Kansai Airports and is the major airport that serves domestic flights in the region. International charter flights are also handled in the airport. UKB Airport started in 2007 and already handled a total of 2,697,000 passengers. In 2017, passenger traffic in the airport already increased to 3,071,974. Kobe Airport is currently the hub for the Skymark Airlines.
Best Time to Visit
Even though Kobe Airport handles international charter flights, its runway is not long enough to be able to accommodate long-range flights to countries like the United State and Europe. Domestic flights in the airport are capped to 30 flights in a day and the Transport Ministry has already banned international flights from the airport except for “own use” charters to be able to avoid crowding in the airport. Osaka is a nearby city to check out, known for its awesome nightlife, great street food and modern architecture.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Kobe Portopia Hotel is a short 10 to 15 minute drive away from the Kobe Airport and is one of the nearby UKB Airport hotels you can check in during a layover or an early flight in the airport. Hotel Pearl City Kobe, a 3-star hotel and accommodation also offers 2-way shuttle services to the train station.
Osaka International Airport (ITM) also known, as Itami Airport is the major regional airport located near UKB Airport.
