{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Japan", "addressLocality": "Osaka" }, "airlines": [ "9 Air", "Aero K", "Air Busan", "Air Canada", "Air China", "Air France", "Air Macau", "Air Seoul", "AirAsia", "AirAsia X", "All Nippon Airways", "ANA Wings", "Asiana Airlines", "Batik Air Malaysia", "Beijing Capital Airlines", "Cathay Pacific", "Cebu Pacific", "China Airlines", "China Eastern Airlines", "China Southern Airlines", "China United Airlines", "Eastar Jet", "Emirates", "Etihad Airways", "EVA Air", "Finnair", "Greater Bay Airlines", "Hainan Airlines", "Hawaiian Airlines", "HK Express", "Hong Kong Airlines", "Japan Airlines", "Japan Transocean Air", "Jeju Air", "Jetstar", "Jetstar Japan", "Jin Air", "Juneyao Air", "KLM", "Korean Air", "Loong Air", "Lufthansa", "Malaysia Airlines", "MIAT Mongolian Airlines", "Parata Air", "Peach", "Philippine Airlines", "Philippines AirAsia", "Qatar Airways", "Qingdao Airlines", "Scoot", "Shandong Airlines", "Shanghai Airlines", "Shenzhen Airlines", "Sichuan Airlines", "Singapore Airlines", "Spring Airlines", "STARFLYER", "Starlux Airlines", "T'way Air", "Thai AirAsia X", "Thai Airways International", "Thai Lion Air", "Thai VietJet Air", "Tianjin Airlines", "Tigerair Taiwan", "Turkish Airlines", "United Airlines", "VietJet Air", "Vietnam Airlines", "Xiamen Airlines" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "40 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "70 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "70 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" } ], "city": "Osaka", "code": "KIX", "connection_tips": "Connecting through Kansai International Airport (KIX) requires an understanding of its two-terminal layout, which are located approximately four kilometers apart. Terminal 1 is the primary hub for most international and major domestic carriers like ANA and JAL, while Terminal 2 is dedicated mainly to low-cost carriers such as Peach, Jeju Air, and Spring Airlines. A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals 24/7, departing from the Aeroplaza near the Terminal 1 train station. The bus journey takes approximately seven to ten minutes, with high frequency during the day.\n\nFor international arrivals connecting to a domestic flight, the process is mandatory regardless of your final destination in Japan. You must clear immigration (passport control), collect all of your checked baggage from the carousel, and then pass through customs. After clearing customs with your luggage, you will need to take your bags to the domestic check-in counters. For ANA or JAL, these are located on the second floor of Terminal 1. If you are connecting to a Peach flight, you must take the shuttle bus to Terminal 2 to re-check your bags.\n\nA minimum connection time of at least two hours is strongly recommended for international-to-domestic transfers to account for immigration and customs processing. To expedite your arrival, it is highly recommended to register for 'Visit Japan Web' beforehand to generate QR codes for immigration and customs. If you have a long layover, the Aeroplaza offers a 24-hour lounge with showers and the Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport for more comfortable rest. Be aware that the airport\u2019s train station is located at Terminal 1; if your flight is departing from Terminal 2, you must allow extra time to take the shuttle bus from the station area to the terminal.", "country": "Japan", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/jp.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=JPY", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "KIX is undergoing major renovation; use new centralized sec on 4th floor 4 fastest processing.", "The new 2,500sqm walk-through duty-free is now open airside; it's one of the largest in Japan.", "Terminal 2 is 4 LCCs; take free 24-hr shuttle from Aeroplaza 4 10-min xfer.", "The KIX Lounge Kansa is a massive new 658-seat facility; it's the best spot for a quiet wait in T1.", "Arrive 3 hrs early 4 int'l flights 2 enjoy four new thematic 'Mood Zones' in deps." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=RJBB", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=JPY", "iataCode": "KIX", "icao": "RJBB", "international": true, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-29", "latitude": 34.427, "layover_planner_info": "Two-terminal complex connected by 24-hour shuttle bus. T1: new centralized security (4F), four thematic Mood Zones, 2,500sqm duty-free, KIX Lounge Kansa (2,970sqm), observation decks. T2: LCC hub with expanded facilities. JR Haruka/Nankai Rap:t trains to Osaka/Kyoto from Aeroplaza. Hotel Nikko on-site.", "longitude": 135.244, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 40, "mct_domestic_to_international": 70, "mct_interline": 120, "mct_international_to_domestic": 70, "mct_international_to_international": 90, "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline transfer desks in Terminal 1 arrivals lobby. For T1-T2 transfers, use free 24-hour shuttle bus (8-10 mins). International-domestic connections require immigration/customs clearance and re-check-in - allow minimum 2 hours.", "name": "Kansai International Airport", "region": "Asia", "related_airports": [ { "code": "ITM", "name": "Osaka Itami" }, { "code": "SHM", "name": "Nanki\u2013Shirahama Airport" }, { "code": "UKB", "name": "Kobe Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Kansai International Airport (KIX) is a premier global aviation hub located on a man-made island in Osaka Bay, currently nearing the final phase of a massive multi-year renovation project. Scheduled for full completion in late 2026, the expansion is designed to increase international passenger capacity to 40 million annually. The airport operates a stunning 'Modern Japanese' architectural aesthetic, with the primary Terminal 1 (T1) and the low-cost carrier Terminal 2 (T2) undergoing comprehensive modernizations to serve as the 'First Pavilion' for visitors to the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 and beyond.\n\nThe terminal complex is organized to prioritize international traffic through a revolutionary 'centralized' model. In Terminal 1, the previously separate North and South security and immigration zones have been consolidated into a single high-capacity hub on the 4th and 3rd floors, increasing security processing to 6,000 passengers per hour. The international departure area has been reimagined into four thematic 'Mood Zones'\u2014Fun, Curious, Active, and Peaceful\u2014each offering a curated mix of retail and relaxation. Terminal 2 is also being upgraded in early 2026 with an expanded boarding area and 10 new self-bag drop units to streamline LCC operations.\n\nAmenities at KIX are among the most advanced in the world, featuring one of Japan's largest walk-through duty-free shops covering 2,500 square meters. The airside commercial zone includes a 'Luxury Row' with boutiques from brands like Louis Vuitton, Herm\u00e8s, and Chanel. Premium travelers can relax in the massive new 2,970-square-meter KIX Lounge Kansa, which opened in early 2025. Other essential facilities include 24-hour nap rooms, free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the island, and a wide variety of dining options showcasing both local Kansai gastronomy and international cuisine. The airport's man-made island location also provides unique panoramic observation decks in both terminals.\n\nGround transportation at KIX is exceptionally well-integrated with the Kansai regional transit network. The airport is directly linked to central Osaka and Kyoto via the JR Haruka and Nankai Rap:t express trains, with the station located in the Aeroplaza complex between the two terminals. A free 24-hour shuttle bus provides a quick 8-to-10 minute connection between T1 and T2. For those preferring independent travel, several car rental agencies and airport limousine buses are readily available at the ground-level transportation hubs. Travelers are generally advised to arrive at least three hours before international flights to account for the airport's high traffic volume and the expansive new airside commercial zones.", "terminal_map_url": "https://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/map" }