# KIX — Kansai International Airport > Machine-readable reference for KIX. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/kix HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/kix Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/kix.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/KIX.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-05T03:36:59.622+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Kansai International Airport - IATA: KIX - ICAO: RJBB - City: Osaka - Country: JP (JP) - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo - Distance from city: 40 km (25 mi) southwest of central Osaka - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 18.4M - Hub for: Peach Aviation, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines - Official website: https://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en ## Overview Welcome Unique among major airports, Kansai International Airport (KIX) caters not only to aviation enthusiasts but also to rail fans and budget-conscious travelers alike. This architectural marvel located 40 km southwest of central Osaka is built on an artificial island, making it susceptible to weather disruptions but also uniquely integrated with train stations and multi-level lounges. Getting creative with train station passes or choosing Aeroplaza’s 24-hour non-airline lounges can truly elevate your airport experience. At a glance Kansai International moves approximately 18.4 million passengers annually with its two terminals, T1 and T2, serviced by major airlines like All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and low-cost carrier hub Peach Aviation. While Terminal 1 offers a robust selection of shops and eateries, Terminal 2 is more bare-bones, focusing on budget travelers with fewer frills. KIX is linked to Osaka by the JR Haruka Express and Nankai Rapi:t Express trains, making it a convenient entry point for both domestic and international trekkers. Terminals & layout Terminal 1 at Kansai International is a bustling hub featuring an array of eateries, shops, and lounges. Traveler… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1 Building** — airlines: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/terminals/t1 - **Terminal 2 Building** — airlines: Peach Aviation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/terminals/t2 ## Dining (24) - **551 Horai** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/551-horai-t1 - **Bar or pub-style restaurant** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/bar-or-pub-style-restaurant-t1 - **Botejyu** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/botejyu-t1 - **COLOSSEO** — T1 · Italian · Pizza · $$ · 7:00～22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/colosseo-t1 - **Dotour Coffee Shop** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/dotour-coffee-shop-t1 - **Ebiichi** — T1 · Japanese · Seafood · $$ · 6:30～24:55 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/ebiichi-t1 - **Family restaurant** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/family-restaurant - **Japanese curry restaurant** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/japanese-curry-restaurant-t1 - **Kaiten Sushi restaurant** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/kaiten-sushi-restaurant-t1 - **KIEFEL** — T1 · Café · $ · 8:00～22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/kiefel-t1 - **Kineya Mugimaru** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/kineya-mugimaru-t1 - **Matsuya** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/matsuya-t1 - **McDonald’s** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/mcdonald-s-t1 - **Mos Burger** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/mos-burger-t1 - **nana's green tea** — T2 · Local · Gourmet · $$ · 5:30～22:05(L.O.21:35) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/nana-s-green-tea-t2 - **Pastel-Italian Tomato Café Jr** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/pastel-italian-tomato-cafe-jr-t1 - **Ramen restaurant** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/ramen-restaurant-t1 - **Saint Marc Café** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/saint-marc-cafe-t1 - **Starbucks Coffee** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/starbucks-coffee-t1 - **Subway** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/subway-t1 - **Tonkatsu KYK** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/tonkatsu-kyk-t1 - **Tully’s Coffee** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/tully-s-coffee-t1 - **Udon Shoya** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/udon-shoya-t1 - **Yottekoya** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/restaurants/yottekoya-t1 ## Lounges (14) - **Card Member Lounge in general area** — access: Aeroplaza, credit card lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/card-member-lounge-in-general-area - **Card Member Lounge in international departures** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, credit card lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/card-member-lounge-in-international-departures-t1 - **Cathay Pacific Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, oneworld URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/cathay-pacific-lounge-t1 - **China Eastern Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, SkyTeam partner URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/china-eastern-lounge-t1 - **International Departure Lounge** — T1 · access: Airline Lounges · 8:00〜22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/international-departure-lounge-t1 - **JAL Sakura Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, oneworld URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/jal-sakura-lounge-t1 - **KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day Pass · 24H URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/kix-airport-cafe-lounge-nodoka-t1 - **KIX Lounge Kansai** — T1 · access: oneworld Sapphire, Business class on oneworld carriers · 06:00～24:55 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/kix-lounge-kansai-t1 - **KIX Lounge Premium** — T1 · access: oneworld Emerald · 06:30～24:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/kix-lounge-premium-t1 - **Korean Air Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, SkyTeam partner URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/korean-air-lounge-t1 - **Lounge KANSAI** — T1 · 05:30~ Departure time on the schedule of the last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/lounge-kansai-t1 - **Membership Lounge SOUTH LOUNGE** — T1 · access: Membership · 8:00〜22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/membership-lounge-south-lounge-t1 - **NORTH LOUNGE** — T1 · access: Credit Card Holders · 07:00 - 23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/north-lounge-t1 - **Plaza Premium Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, independent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/lounges/plaza-premium-lounge-t1 ## Shops (24) - **ABC-MART** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/abc-mart-t1 - **Akihabara-style electronics shop** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/akihabara-style-electronics-shop-t1 - **BIC Camera** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/bic-camera-t1 - **Bookstore** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/bookstore-t1 - **Disney store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/disney-store-t1 - **Fashion boutique** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/fashion-boutique-t1 - **gowell select** — T1 · Travel URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/gowell-select-t1 - **Hello Kitty store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/hello-kitty-store-t1 - **IPPINSAN。Marché** — T2 · Convenience Store URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/ippinsan-marche-t2 - **Japan Tech** — T1 · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/japan-tech-t1 - **Kawaii Buzz** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/kawaii-buzz-t1 - **KIX DUTY FREE** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/kix-duty-free-t1 - **Lawson Kansai Airport Terminal 1 4F Store** — T1 · Convenience Store URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/lawson-kansai-airport-terminal-1-4f-store-t1 - **Lawson Kansai Airport Terminal 2 Store** — T2 · Convenience Store URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/lawson-kansai-airport-terminal-2-store-t2 - **MUJI to GO** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/muji-to-go-t1 - **Pharmacy/drugstore** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/pharmacy-drugstore-t1 - **Pokemon Store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/pokemon-store-t1 - **Souvenir shop with Kansai specialties** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/souvenir-shop-with-kansai-specialties-t1 - **TASTE OF JAPAN KANSAI TABINIKKI (Terminal 1)** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/taste-of-japan-kansai-tabinikki-terminal-1-t1 - **Tokyu Hands Travel** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/tokyu-hands-travel-t1 - **Travel luggage shop** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/travel-luggage-shop-t1 - **Tsutaya** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/tsutaya-t1 - **UNIQLO** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/uniqlo-t1 - **Watch and jewelry shop** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/shops/watch-and-jewelry-shop-t1 ## Parking (13) - **Bicycle Parking Area** — Bicycle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/bicycle-parking-area - **Economy Parking Area** — Economy · P3/P4: first 24h non‑peak max 2,520 yen (peak 3,360 yen); 24–144h non‑peak max 1,620 yen per 24h (peak 2,160 yen); after 144h non‑peak max 1,080 yen per 24h (peak 1,440 yen)/day, 2520/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/economy-parking-area - **EV Charging Stations** — EV · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/ev-charging - **Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport Parking** — Hotel guests URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/hotel-nikko-kansai-airport-parking - **Motorcycle Parking Area** — Motorcycle · Motorcycles (P1): first 24h non‑peak max 1,400 yen (peak 1,820 yen); 24–144h non‑peak max 900 yen per 24h (peak 1,170 yen); after 144h non‑peak max 600 yen per 24h (peak 780 yen)/day, 1400/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/motorcycle-parking-area - **Off-site Private Parking Lot** — Long-stay · FlyerTalk users report on‑airport long‑term parking at “about 2000 yen per day,” used as a comparison point to cheaper off‑site deals/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/off-site-private-parking-lot - **P1 Multi-Story Car Park** — Short-stay · Same as P1/P2 schedule: first 24h max 3,080 yen non‑peak / 4,200 yen peak; then decreasing caps after 24h and 144h/day, 3080/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/p1-multi-story-car-park - **P2 Multi-Story Car Park** — Short-stay · Same as P1/P2 schedule: first 24h max 3,080 yen non‑peak / 4,200 yen peak; then decreasing caps after 24h and 144h/day, 3080/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/p2-multi-story-car-park - **Terminal 1 Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · 1,980 yen max/day, 220 yen per 30 min/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/terminal-1-long-stay - **Terminal 1 Parking** — Short stay · 3,080 yen max/day, 220 yen per 30 min/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/terminal-1-parking - **Terminal 2 Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · 1,800 yen max/day, 200 yen per 30 min/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/terminal-2-long-stay - **Terminal 2 Parking** — Short stay · 2,800 yen max/day, 200 yen per 30 min/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/terminal-2-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (22) - **Airport Shared Shuttle Van** — Van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/airport-shared-shuttle-van - **Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport Courtesy Bus** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/hotel-nikko-kansai-airport-courtesy-bus - **Intercity highway bus to Himeji** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/intercity-highway-bus-to-himeji - **Intercity highway bus to Wakayama** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/intercity-highway-bus-to-wakayama - **JR Haruka Express** — Train · 75 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/jr-haruka-express - **JR Kansai Airport Rapid Service** — Train · 50 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/jr-kansai-airport-rapid-service - **JR Limited Express Haruka** — Train URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/jr-limited-express-haruka - **Kansai Airport Bus** — Bus · 60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/kansai-airport-bus - **Kansai Airport Limousine Bus** — Bus · 60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/kansai-airport-limousine-bus - **Kansai Airport Limousine Bus Kobe Line** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/kansai-airport-limousine-bus-kobe-line - **Kansai Airport Limousine Bus Kyoto Line** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/kansai-airport-limousine-bus-kyoto-line - **Kansai Airport Limousine Bus Nara Line** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/kansai-airport-limousine-bus-nara-line - **Kansai Airport Limousine Bus Osaka Line** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/kansai-airport-limousine-bus-osaka-line - **Nankai Airport Express** — Train URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/nankai-airport-express - **Nankai Electric Railway** — Train · 30-40 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/nankai-electric-railway - **Nankai Rapi:t β** — Train URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/nankai-rapi-t - **Nankai Rapi:t α** — Train URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/nankai-rapi-t-2 - **Nankai Rapi:t Express** — Train · 45 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/nankai-rapi-t-express - **Rental Car Shuttle** — Shuttle · 10-15 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/rental-car-shuttle - **Rideshare service via local taxi-hailing apps** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/rideshare-service-via-local-taxi-hailing-apps - **Terminal Shuttle Bus** — Shuttle · 10 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/shuttle-bus-to-terminal-2 - **Taxi Service** — Taxi · 50 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kix/transport/taxi-service ## Insider tips - _Insider_: If arriving in T1 with several hours before a flight, the 3F restaurant floor landside offers more diverse and affordable dining than staying airside. - _Time_: For early flights or late arrivals, KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA is a 24-hour lifesaver, offering showers and a restful spot on Aeroplaza’s 2F. - _Avoid_: T2 offers limited food and seating options; rely on T1 or Aeroplaza for more substantial meals, especially during off-peak hours. - _Local_: The on-site Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport provides breakfast and day-use packages, noted for being a better value than some T1 dining options during peak times. - _Quiet_: Seek out the observation and restaurant area above the train station for plane spotting and a break from terminal crowds. - _Money_: Purchase your ICOCA & Haruka rail pass at the JR ticket office under Aeroplaza to skip longer lines in central Osaka stations. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/KIX.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/kix/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/kix/departures — HTML page with live departures