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As passenger traffic continues to rise across the Kansai region, the airport’s new international terminal was designed to accommodate the surge in demand and enhance connectivity with major cities such as Seoul, Shanghai, Nanjing, Taipei, and Taichung. Initially operating via charter flights, these services will scale toward scheduled international operations, strengthening Kobe’s position in Japan’s broader air network and helping balance tourism flows across neighboring hubs like Osaka and Kyoto.

The benefits are clear for travelers: shorter travel times, streamlined journeys, and improved access to key destinations. These enhancements also provide a boost to the local economy, attracting more visitors and supporting regional business development.

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Representing the South Asia & Pacific Group (Air New Zealand)

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