Kansai International Airport (KIX) is Osaka’s primary airport, handling all international flights. It is built on an artificial island, Kankūjima, in the middle of Osaka Bay off the Honshu shore. It opened in 1994 and consists of two passenger terminals, with Terminal 1 holding the record for the world’s longest terminal with a length of 1.7 km.
Osaka Airport is one of the busiest airports in Japan, handling over 30 million passengers annually. It serves as an international hub for All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and Nippon Cargo Airlines and as a hub for Peach, the first international low-cost carrier in Japan.
Osaka Airport Services
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
Passengers requiring wheelchair assistance before departure or after arrival need to make arrangements with their airline when booking their tickets.
Alternatively, you can request assistance by heading to the Information Counter on the 2nd floor in Terminal 1 or in the Domestic Terminal in Terminal 2.
BAGGAGE STORAGE
BAGGAGE WRAPPING
OSAKA AIRPORT LOUNGE
FREE WIFI
Osaka Airport Parking
Whether you’re looking for a short-term or long-term solution before your trip, there are several Osaka Airport parking options to choose from outside both Terminals 1 and 2. The following rates apply to all parking options on airport grounds for all standard-sized cars:
- Free up to 30 min.
- €1.25 (JPY 200)/30 min.
- €17 (JPY 2,800) from 6 hr. 30 min. up to 24 hr.
- €11 (JPY 1,800) every 24 hr. after first 24 hr.
- €7.50 (JPY 1,200) every 24 hr. after first 144 hr.
P1 & P2 Vertical Parking Areas (T1)
Multi-storey parking lots opposite T1.
P1 located south of Kansai Airport St.
P2 located north of Kansai Airport St.
Direct access to the 2nd floor of the T1 from the 3rd floor of both P1 and P2.
- 20 disabled parking spaces on the 3rd floor of P1.
- 27 disabled parking spaces on the 4th floor of P1.
- 19 disabled parking spaces on the 3rd floor of P2.
- 10 disabled parking spaces on the 4th floor of P2.
- Dedicated motorbike spaces in P1.
P3 & P4 Flat Parking Areas (T1)
Open-air parking spaces.
P3 located south of Aeroplaza.
P4 located north of Aeroplaza.
No disabled parking spaces available.
No motorbike spaces available.
P5 & P6 Flat Parking Areas (T2)
Ideal for travelers using Terminal 2 building.
Free shuttle bus between T1 and T1.
23 disabled parking spaces available in P5.
No motorbike spaces available.
Arrivals
Departures
Osaka Airport Terminals
Osaka Airport consists of two separate passenger terminals. Terminal 1 is much bigger and handles the majority of international and domestic flights from major airlines. Terminal 2 is smaller and only handles flights from Peach, Jeju Air, and Spring Airlines, the three low-cost carriers operating flights from and to Osaka Airport. The two terminals aren’t interconnected, but there is a free shuttle bus connecting Terminal 1 Building, Kansai Airport Station, Aeroplaza, and Terminal 2 Building. A detailed Osaka Airport map is available on the airport’s official website to help you navigate the two terminals.
South of Terminal 1, you will also find the famous Sky Observation Hall, offering a 360° panoramic view of the runway and passenger terminal building, and the Sky Museum. There is also a kids’ corner and an outdoor play area for small children.
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Transportation options from and to Osaka Kansai Airport
From Osaka Airport to Osaka
By Train
Kansai Airport Rapid Service, run by Japan Railways (the JR Line), is a great way to reach Osaka Station in the Umeda district in about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
*Departure every 20-25 minutes.
By Bus
Buses run by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise (KATE) provide a convenient connection from Kansai Airport to Osaka city center in about 1 hour.
*Departure every 15 minutes.
By Taxi
To reach your hotel or apartment in Osaka directly, you can hop in an Osaka Airport taxi from the official taxi ranks outside Terminals 1 and 2.
For a hassle-free travel experience, you can pre-book your Osaka Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups and have a driver waiting for you upon arrival.
By Car
If you prefer to travel at your own pace and you plan to explore more destinations beyond Osaka then car rental from the airport is a great solution.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Osaka Kansai Airport
TRAINS
Japan Railways West connects Osaka Airport to several popular destinations, like Yasu, Kyoto, Kyobashi, Nara, and Otsukyo.
HIGH-SPEED FERRY
TAXIS AND PRIVATE TRANSFERS
Hotels Near Osaka Airport
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Osaka Airport: 24 hours
Osaka Airport Food: 24-hour options available (Family Mart, Lawson, McDonald’s, Sukiya)
Osaka Airport Shops: Open hours may vary depending on flight schedule
Osaka Airport Duty Free: 06:00 – 00:00 (open hours may vary depending on flight schedule)
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 3 hours
Domestic Flights: 2 hours
Airport Codes
IATA Osaka Airport Code: KIX
ICAO Osaka Airport Code: RJBB
Contact Information
Call Center: +81 (0)72 455 2500 (24 hours)
Lost and Found T1: +81 (0)72 455 1620
Lost and Found T2: +81 (0)72 455 1643
Immigration Desk: +81 (0)72 455 1453
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there 2 airports in Osaka?
Yes, two airports serve Osaka: Osaka Kansai and Osaka Itami airports. Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is around 50 km southwest of Osaka city center and serves all international flights. Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is only around 15 km away, but it’s smaller and serves exclusively domestic flights.
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