<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History of Okayama International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">The airport opened in March 1988 as a replacement for the former Okayama Airport located on the waterfront in Minami-ku, Okayama. Its runway, originally 2,000 m in length, was extended to 2,500 m in 1993 and to 3,000 m in 2001.</p>
<p class="blog-para">The nearest airport to Okayama is Okayama (OKJ). However, there are better options for getting to Okayama. You can take a train from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Okayama via Shinimamiya,</p>
<p class="blog-para">Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Osaka, and Shin-Osaka in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, Okaden Bus operates a bus from Okayama Airport to Okayama every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹330 - ₹500 and the journey takes 30 min.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Ground Transportation from Okayama International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">Bus service to Kurashiki Station is provided by Chūtetsu Bus and Shimoden Bus. Bus times are coordinated with the flight times. Although the scheduled times are relatively close to the departure and arrivals times of flights, this is because the airport is small and it takes relatively little time to proceed through the airport.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Taxis: </strong>Regular taxi services are available as well as shared-ride and fixed price taxis.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Bus and Shuttle Services:</strong> A free shuttle service is Connect the terminal building to the parking lot no.4. Buses are also available to and from the Okayama and Kurashiki Stations. For more information regarding bus routes, fares and schedules, visit the Okayama Airport website.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Car Rentals:</strong> The following car rental companies can be found at the airport: Nissan Rent-A-Car &bull; Nippon Rent-A-Car &bull; Orix Rent-A-Car &bull; Times Car Rental &bull; Toyota Rent-A-Lease. Location: 1st floor.</p>
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