Osaka Kansai KIX Transfer & Departures

Flying from/to Kansai International Airport

Plan your journey from/to Kansai International Airport by finding out which transport links are available upon arrival—whether its an airport transfer by coach or a local train which gets you to where you need to be. We recommend booking your ticket with Omio.

Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Osaka is Japan's second-largest city, with a cityscape that rivals Tokyo's. It's a hub for technological development and a major financial center for Japan. Situated on Japan's coastline, Osaka opens out to Osaka Bay, which connects it to Japan's other major port cities. Osaka is home to many universities and other educational institutions and has a thriving art and cultural scene. Osaka's Kansai International Airport is a large facility, operating numerous flights every day of the week around Japan, Asia, and Australasia. It's open 24 hours a day, and is a Nippon Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Peach hub, as well as a popular stopover city for Air China, Singapore Airlines, and British Airways, among others. The airport is well connected to Osaka via public transportation. 

What's the best way to get from Kansai International Airport to the city centre?

The best way to reach Osaka city centre from Kansai International Airport is by subway. Due to Osaka's sprawling nature, the train is the best way to reach the major city centre stations, including Namba, Yodoyabashi, and Shin-Osaka. From the airport, the Nankai Line arrives at Namba Station in 35 minutes. Alternatively, passengers can continue on from Namba with the Midosuji Line and reach Yodoyabashi Station in 50 to 60 minutes, or Shin-Osaka Station in 65 minutes. These stations each provide passengers the opportunity to travel on to further locations, such as Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Hiroshima. The second-best way to travel to Osaka city centre is by coach. There are numerous coach routes, including numbers 3, 4, 9, 11, and 12, that take passengers to the major city centre stations. 

How far is the city centre from Kansai International Airport?

The city centre is situated roughly 31 miles (50 kilometers) northeast of the airport. The airport sits on reclaimed land just off the mainland of Osaka, so coaches and cars use the same roads to depart the airport. Driving is also an option to get to Osaka's city centre, but it often takes longer and is less efficient than the city's advanced public transportation system. Driving takes 45 to 60 minutes with light traffic. The fastest way to reach the city centre is by train, as the underground service avoids traffic.

What services are there at Kansai International Airport?

Kansai International Airport has free WiFi throughout, as well as a coachiness center that has computer rental and photocopying services. There's an additional coachiness lounge with meeting rooms and offices to rent for those travelling on coachiness. travellers with some time before a scheduled pickup can enjoy the airport's range of top-quality dining and shopping amenities, many of which operate 24 hours a day. The shops stock travel necessities, as well as beauty and fashion accessories, electronics, books, and jewelry. Arriving passengers can also refresh using the airport's showers or massage facilities, or partake in family-friendly activities at the children's play areas. 

How accessible is the route for those with limited mobility?

Kansai International Airport has many services for arriving passengers with limited mobility. There are wheelchairs available to borrow throughout the airport, at information centers and the international and domestic arrival gates. coaches and trains have limited wheelchair-accessible seats and places on vehicles, but assistance will be provided if there's space. There is communication assistance for travellers with hearing or visual impairments, and services for those with assistance dogs. travellers with limited mobility or in wheelchairs can notify drivers so that they can park in a designated priority access lane right by the airport entrance to allow for a smoother journey. There are ramps at all major carpark areas and intercoms throughout the facility to request further assistance. 

Local tips: what to know before flying to Kansai International Airport

travellers don't have to wait until they're in the city to begin experiencing Japan. Many enjoy an authentic Japanese meal at one of the airport's restaurants before heading to the city. Locals refresh after their flight using the airport's fantastic amenities, then take the high-speed rail into Osaka. The public transportation network can seem daunting and overwhelming, as it comprises many different lines covering the sprawling city of Osaka. It's recommended that travellers acquaint themselves with the journey into the city beforehand, using the airport website's helpful train line network and train station maps. coach and train tickets can be purchased online, and luckily for tourists, there's plenty of assistance available in English.