Kansai International Airport

Airport Code: KIX
Location: about 35 km (21.7 miles) southwest of downtown Osaka, on Kansai International Airport Island in Osaka Bay in the southwest of Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

Kansai International Airport is renowned as the world's first fully artificial island airport and Japan's first airport operating around the clock. It boasts an impressive network of routes to 92 cities in 24 countries, served by 72 airlines from both Japan and abroad.

The airport complex comprises four main areas: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Kansai Airport Station, and AEROPLAZA, a nearby building offering rest and entertainment services to travelers.

Terminals & Shuttle Bus

Kansai International Airport features two terminals: Terminal 1 (T1), serving traditional and select low-cost airlines, and Terminal 2 (T2), exclusively for low-cost carriers (LCCs). Connecting these terminals seamlessly is a complimentary 24-hour shuttle bus service, offering a quick 7-9 minute journey.

T1

The world's longest airport terminal, stretching 1,672m (1828 yards), features four floors above ground and one below.

1F: Domestic arrivals and international immigration.

2F: Domestic departures, dining, and shopping.

3F: Special lounges and prayer spaces.

4F: International departures and security checks.

T2

A single-story facility dedicated to LCCs, divided into Domestic and International Flights Areas, served by Peach Aviation, Spring Airlines, and Jeju Air.

Terminal 1, Kansai International Airport

Free Shuttle Bus Service between Terminals
With one pick-up point from T1 to T2 and two pick-up points from T2 to T1, passengers can easily access the buses by following the signage after disembarking.

Operating on a frequent schedule from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 0:00 a.m., buses depart every 2 to 8 minutes. During late-night and early-morning hours, the frequency adjusts to approximately one bus per hour.

There are two main routes:

T1 & Kansai Airport Station to T2

T2 to T1 & Kansai Airport Station

How to Travel from Kansai International Airport

1. Electric Trains

JR-West offers Haruka Express (every 30 min) that reaches Shin-Osaka Station in 50 min and Kyoto Station in 1 h 15 min, as well as Kansai Airport Rapid (every 15 min) that arrives at Osaka Station in 65 min, Tennoji Station in 30 min, and Nara Station in 1 h 30 min.

Alternatively, Nankai provides Rapi:t that travels to Namba Station in 35 min, while Airport Express in 43 min.

Ticketing & Boarding Points

Kansai Airport Station, situated at the pathway between 2F of T1 and Aeroplaza's 2F.

Nankai Limited Express Rapi:t Train

2. Airport Limousine Bus

The KIX Airport Limousine Bus, with bus coming every 10 to 15 minutes, provides direct access to Osaka's prime business hubs and attractions such as Umeda, Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Universal Studios Japan, with journey times ranging from 50 to 70 minutes.

It also connects to major Kansai cities including Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji, offering travel durations of 65 to 90 minutes. Plus, KIX bus offers overnight services, catering to nighttime arrivals.

Ticketing & Boarding Points

Located on the front side of 1F in both T1 and T2.

3. Taxi

At Kansai International Airport, passengers can enjoy taxi services including metered taxis, shared large taxis, and fixed-rate taxis that require reservations, covering destinations from popular attractions in Osaka to nearby cities such as Nara, Kyoto, and Wakayama.

These services are conveniently located at

T1: Arrival floor for international and domestic flights (1F).
T2: Entrance to the international flight boarding area (1F).

Taxi in Osaka

SIM Card & WiFi Rental

For those seeking cost-effective and hassle-free internet access, SIM cards provide an excellent alternative to WiFi rentals, eliminating the need for returns. For groups, sharing a rented WiFi device can be a practical and convenient solution.

SIM Cards

24/7 Vending Machines: Located on 4F (central) and 1F of T1
GLOBAL WiFi North Counter: Open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM on 1F (north) of T1
GLOBAL WiFi Central Counter: Open from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM on 4F (central) of T1

WiFi Router Rental

24/7 Vending Machines: Placed throughout T1 on 1F and 4F
Manned Counters: Open as early as 6:00 AM and as late as midnight, located on 1F and 4F of T1

WiFi & SIM Counter, Kansai Airport

Banking, ATM & Currency Exchange

MUFG Bank, the only bank within the airport located on the north side of 2F in T1, offers comprehensive banking services daily from 09:00 to 15:00, except on weekends and public holidays.

Currency Exchange Machine, Kansai Airport

You'll find ATM machines at multiple, easily accessible locations throughout Kansai Airport:

T1: 1F (North), 2F (North & Center), 4F (Center), and International Boarding Area

T2: General Area (International Flights) and International Boarding Area

Kansai Airport Station: South Plaza

Aeroplaza: 2F

Service Counters for Currency Exchange

T1: 1F (earliest at 5:45 at KIX Currency Exchange North Store in the International Arrivals Hall), 4F, and within the International Boarding Area (closes latest at 00:15).

T2: Available within the International Departure Area.

24/7 Automatic Exchange Machines

T1: Accessible on 1F and within the International Boarding Area.

T2: Placed within the International Arrivals Area and International Boarding Area.

Kansai Airport Station (South)

Beyond internet access and currency exchange, KIX offers luggage storage, medical assistance, and comfortable rest areas etc. For shoppers, duty-free stores, pharmacies, and souvenir shops await, while food enthusiasts can savor affordable and delightful cuisine at Tasty Street.

Nearby Attractions

Sky View

On its plant-decorated observation deck, watch planes glide overhead and enjoy the close proximity to the runway. Also, explore the museums dedicated to airports and airplanes, aviation merchandise shops, and a rooftop park.

Rinku Town

The Rinku Outlets here offers branded goods at bargain prices among over 200 stores, enabling visitors to shop while enjoying the beautiful seascape outside the window wall.