(Osaka) Kansai International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

KIX

Full Airport name

(Osaka) Kansai International Airport

Address

1-banchi, Senshu-kuko Kita, Izumisano-shi, Japan

Country Dialing Prefix

81

Telephone

(072) 455 2500.

Website

www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/index.asp

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT + 9

Airport Information

Location

The airport is located 50km (31 miles) southwest of Osaka.

Airport News

A new duty free shopping complex opened in the main terminal in August 2010.

Driving Directions

Road access to the artificial island on which the airport is built is via a dedicated access bridge (with a toll gate on entry), connecting to an expressway, which serves all directions, off the Hanshin Expressway (Wangan Route) and the Hanwa Expressway, further inland.

Car Hire

Car hire desks can be found on the first floor in the north area; companies include Japaren, Mazda, Nippon, Nissan, Orix and Toyota.

Public Transport

Bus: Buses are available to all major hotels and surrounding destinations. Buses arrive at the International Departures area and depart from the Arrivals areas. Tickets can be purchased outside the terminals. Taxi: Taxis are readily available outside the passenger terminal.
The Kansai Airport Station is served by Japanese Railways (tel: 0570 002 486; www.westjr.co.jp). The limited express Haruka line runs to Kyoto (journey time: 1 hour 15 minutes) and other destinations, while the Kansai rapid service runs to Kyobashi (journey time: 1 hour 15 minutes) and other destinations. Nankai Railways (tel: (0724) 566 203) has services to Namba, Sakai and Izumisano.
Ferry: There is a sea ferry route to Kobe and Kobe Airport (tel: (078) 304 0033; www.kobe-access.co.jp), journey time: 30 minutes). A shuttle bus runs between the terminal building and the ferry terminal.

Car Parking

The two multi-story car parks directly access the passenger terminal; there are also two open-air car parks. Parking spaces reserved for disabled travelers are located in the multi-story car parks for ease of access.

Information and Help Desks

There is a total of six information counters at the airport. There are two on the first floor of the passenger terminal building; one in the center of the second floor; and three on the fourth floor. The main information center (tel: (072) 455 2500) is located on the northern side of the second floor. The Kansai Tourist Information Center is located on the first floor (tel: (072) 456 6025).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: A bank, ATMs, bureau de change and a post office are available. Wireless Internet is available for free, and there are 25 @Stations for Internet access, available daily 24 hours. Mobile phone hire is also available.
Eating and drinking: The airport has many restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Shopping: There are newsagents, as well as a wide variety of shops, including duty-free.
Luggage: A porter service is available (tel: (0724) 553 450). Left-luggage and luggage delivery are also available. Call airport information (tel: (0724) 552 500) for general inquiries regarding lost items.
Other facilities: There is a medical clinic at the airport; a dentist is located on the third floor of the Aeroplaza, a few minutes from the terminal building. The airport has 35 AEDs. There is a children’s room, nurseries, showers and changing rooms. Mobile phone charging machines are also available.

Conference and Business Facilities

There is a conference room and business center on the fourth floor providing telephone, fax and Internet facilities, as well as PC rental, secretarial and catering services. The on-site Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport (tel: (072) 455 1111; www.nikkokix.com) has a fully equipped business center and conference facilities for up to 500 delegates.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

The airport has disabled toilets and lifts between floors. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. The airport is wheelchair friendly. For visually impaired travelers there are Braille blocks guiding travelers between the train platforms and bus stops and the central information counter on each floor.