Osaka airport (KIX)

Kansai International Airport, commonly known as Kanku and opened on 4 September 1994, is an airport island serving the Osaka urban area as well as the cities of Kyoto and Kobe. In addition to some domestic flights, it operates international routes to destinations in Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and the United States.

Official Website: kansai-airport.or.jp - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - X

Number of Terminals - 2 - Terminal 1 (domestic and international flights) and Terminal 2 (low-cost flights), open 24 hours a day. Free shuttle buses operate around the clock between the two terminals, which can also be reached on foot via Sora Park.

Annual passenger traffic: 30.6 million passengers transited in 2024.

Tel: +81 72 455 2500

Information desks on floors 1, 2, and 4 of Terminal 1 and on the ground floor of Terminal 2, as well as courtesy telephones for assistance. A tourist office is located in the south wing of the first floor of Terminal 1, open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (Tel +81 72 456 6160).

 Location

The airport is located on an artificial island in Osaka Bay. It is connected to the towns of Sennan and Izumisano by a bridge and is situated 38 km (24 miles) southwest of Osaka city.

Car rental agencies

The car rental counters are located in Aeroplaza, accessible via the second floor of Terminal 1 and by a shuttle bus from Terminal 2.

1. Nippon (Tel +81 50 1712 2513 - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm)
2. Nissan (Tel +81 72 456 8623 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
3. Orix (Tel +81 72 456 8780 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
4. Times Car Rental (Tel +81 72 456 8544 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
5. Toyota (Tel +81 72 456 8790 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)

Parking services at Osaka airport (KIX)

Short- and long-term parking areas are available, along with dedicated motorcycle spaces in P1. The first 30 minutes of parking are free of charge. Electric vehicle charging stations are located in P1, P2, and P5. Parking Fees

P1 & P2 - Multi-level facilities with direct access to the second floor of Terminal 1.
P3 & P4 - Outdoor parking areas on either side of Aeroplaza.
P5 & P6 - Car parks located in front of Terminal 2.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers requiring wheelchairs or special assistance should inform their airline of their needs in advance of their arrival. Adapted toilets, lifts, Braille signage, and reserved spaces in the multi-level car parks are available. Terminal 1 has several relief areas for assistance animals. In the Departure areas, free electric vehicles are available to transport passengers with mobility issues to their boarding gate.