To and from airport
Kansai International Airport is situated 50 km from the center
of Osaka city. It is easily accessible by road, railway and
high-speed ferry.
Bus
To KIX Take a bus bound for Kansai International Airport
(KIX) from your point of origin.
Buses arrive outside the International Departures floor of
the Passenger Terminal Building (4th floor).
From KIX Bus stops are located outside the International Arrivals
floor of the Passenger Terminal Building (1st floor center).
Tickets can be purchased from the ticket vending machines
located outside the Passenger Terminal Building on the 1st
floor.
Road Map and Access Bridge Tolls
Road access: 15 min via Airport Access Bridge (toll required)
from Rinku Junction on Hanshin Expressway
High-Speed Ferry Routes
To KIX Take the shuttle bus after arriving at the Ferry Terminal.
Shuttle buses are timed to match all ferry services.
The shuttle ride to the Passenger Terminal Building takes
6-8 min and delivers you to the 4th floor (International Departures).
[ Times ]
Kobe Route [ Kobe Airport - KIX ] 30 min
*After arriving at the Ferry Terminal you must take a shuttle
bus to get to the Passenger Terminal Building.
From KIX Take the bus from Bus Stop No. 12 outside the
Passenger Terminal Building on the 1st floor.
Purchase a ticket from the High-Speed Ferry Ticket Counter
at the northern end of the Passenger Terminal Building on
the 1st floor.
The shuttle ride will take 6-8 min.
Airport Shuttles (Shared Ride)
Kansai International Airport offers a shared ride shuttle
service to and from the airport. Shuttle buses can take up
to nine passengers and can pick you up and drop you off at
your accommodation in time with your flight.
Taking a shuttle bus means that you can relax before or after
your flight; there's no need to subject yourself to the stress
of driving in heavy traffic, and because the driver will look
after your baggage, no need to lug heavy suitcases around
either. Reservations are accepted from just one passenger.
Credit cards and taxi cards are accepted.
Airport services & facilities
Baggage Storage - 1st floor/2nd floor/4th floor
There are temporary storage facilities for carry-on baggage
at the northern and southern ends of the 1st and 4th floors,
and at the south counter of the 2nd floor. The northern counters
are operated by IAS (International Airport Service), and the
southern counters are operated by Nishinihon PASCO. It is
600 yen to leave a suitcase for one day, 350 yen for a Boston
bag, 1,200 yen to leave a coat for 5 days, and large items
such as surfboards may be left for 1,000 yen a day.
Porter Service - 4th floor/2nd floor/1st floor
Porter service is offered from the airport station, carparks,
hotel, and port terminal to the airline counters. Porters
will meet you at the arrival gate and carry your baggage for
you. Prices start at 400 yen per suitcase within the Passenger
Terminal Building. Please ask for prices to the station, carparks
and other destinations. Booking in advance will ensure that
we can offer you the service you require. For on the day bookings,
please inquire at the Nishinihon PASCO counters at the southern
end of each floor.
Coin Lockers
- Passenger Terminal Building - 2nd floor / 3rd floor
Lockers can be found on the 2nd floor of the Passenger Terminal
Building at the Northern and Southern Domestic Departure Gates
(2 locations, 104 lockers), and the Northern and Southern
ends of the 3rd floor (2 locations, 19 lockers). Costs per
day are 300 yen for a small, 400 yen for a medium, and 600
yen for a large-sized locker. Lockers may be used for a maximum
of four days at a time.
Bank - Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ - 2nd floor North
This is the only bank in the airport that conducts normal
business operations. A Currency Exchange Bureau operated by
the same group is located nearby.
ATMs 1st/2nd/4th floors
ATM locations and operational hours are as below:
- It is possible to use credit cards from companies than
those which operate these ATMs.
- The Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law does not permit
ATMs to be installed within the International Departure
Gates area. If you need to use an ATM please remember to
do so before going through the International Departure Gates.
Credit Card Service Counters 4th floor back
Service Counters for JCB, NICOS, DC/UC/UFJ and VISA can be
found in four locations at the back of the 4th floor. The
Service Counters provide information regarding airport facilities
and preferential overseas services. They also handle lost
or stolen card inquiries.
Currency Exchange Bureaus 1st/3rd/4th floors
There are four Currency Exchange Bureaus on the 4th floor
(mainly dealing with yen to foreign currency transactions),
four also on the 1st floor (mainly dealing with foreign currency
to yen transactions), and one after passing through departure
inspection. All bureaus can also issue travelers checks. Aside
from these Exchange Bureaus, it is also possible to exchange
foreign currency and purchase travelers checks from the Bank
of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and the Post Office located on the
2nd floor.
Kids Room - Transit Lounge 3rd floor
The Kids Room offers convenient services for all travelers
with kids. The Kids Room is located in the transit lounge
after the international departures inspection area. It has
a playroom and a nursery, and is free of charge. The Kids
Room provides one set of baby food, powdered milk, and disposable
nappies free of charge. The Kids Room is available for children
six years and under. All children must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian. A visit to the Kids Room can change boring
waiting time into fun time for your kids.
Nursery - 2nd/3rd & 4th floors
There are ten nurseries in total. They are located at the
Northern and Southern ends of the 4th floor (two locations),
the 3rd floor shopping and restaurant area (two locations),
the 2nd floor (two locations), the Domestic Departure Gate
Lounge (two locations), and the Northern and Southern wings
(two locations). All nurseries include ladies toilets. There
are three separate nurseries in the Northern and Southern
wings. Each nursery contains an baby bed, a chair, a washbasin.
The Nurseries are convenient for those traveling with children.
Showers - 2nd floor North (Next to the Information Center)
KIX has coin-operated showers that you are welcome to use
on arrival or while in transit at the airport. Use them to
freshen up after a long journey.
*Shampoo, conditioner and body soap are provided.
Refresh Room - Transit Lounge 3rd floor
The Refresh Room is a facility to help you relax before your
flight.
Quick Massage - Relaxation Studio "Forest" -
3rd floor
Have a few spare moments or a long wait between connecting
flights? Refresh both body and soul with a quick massage.
A variety of options are available, from a quick 10 minute
course, to foot, facial and full-body massages
VIP Rooms / Conference Room / Service Counters
Kansai International Airport Co Ltd operates a VIP room, which
can be used as a meeting place for group tours and briefings,
or as a conference room at the airport, and a service counter
which can be used for meeting and greeting arriving passengers.
Both services are fee-based and require reservations
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