Kansai International Airport KIXRJBB

Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the main international gateway for Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe, with a stronger international role than nearby Itami, which remains important for domestic flying. It is not a single-alliance mega-hub, but frequent flyers will see a meaningful ANA/Star Alliance and JAL/oneworld presence, a large Peach low-cost operation, and FedEx cargo hub activity. For most visitors, KIX works best as a rail-connected offshore international airport: efficient once you know the terminal split, but worth planning carefully if your itinerary crosses between Terminal 1 and the low-cost Terminal 2.

Timezone: Asia/Tokyo

Nonstop from here

Carrier network (who flies) — not availability or price; tap an airport for its awards.

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/

General

+81(0)72-455-2500

Lost & found

+81(0)72-455-2500

As of 2026-06-20 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

RJBB

Elevation

26 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

2

Longest runway

13123 ft

Terminals

To the city

• Train → Namba / central Osaka · KIX official access guidance lists Nankai Electric Railway from Kansai Airport Station to Nankai Namba Station; Kansai Airport Station is connected to Terminal 1 2F, and Terminal 2 is reached by free shuttle bus.
• Train → Tennoji / Shin-Osaka · KIX official FAQ says JR Kansai Airport Rapid goes from Kansai Airport Station to Tennoji, with Osaka Metro Midosuji Line transfer for Shin-Osaka.
• Limousine bus → Central Osaka city, Osaka Station, Namba, Shin-Osaka and other Kansai destinations · KIX official bus page lists central Osaka city routes; all buses arrive at Terminal 1 4F, and some buses continue to Terminal 2 1F.
• Taxi → Central Osaka City · 50 min · KIX official taxi page gives approximate time to Kita-ku/Chuo-ku in central Osaka as 50 minutes; tolls/fares vary and late-night surcharge may apply.

Bus / coach

Limousine buses serve Terminal 1 4F and some routes continue to Terminal 2 1F; destinations include central Osaka, Namba, Osaka Station, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara and other Kansai areas.

Taxi

Taxi fares page lists taxi times/fare estimates and reservation/dispatch services including shared airport shuttle counters.

Train / metro

JR West and Nankai Electric Railway serve Kansai Airport Station, connected to Terminal 1 2F and Aeroplaza 2F; Terminal 2 uses the free inter-terminal shuttle bus.

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport