Kansai International Airport
Kansai International Airport sits on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, roughly 50 kilometres southwest of central Osaka, serving the Kansai region of Japan. Opened in 1994, it was built to relieve congestion at Osaka Itami Airport and became one of the first airports constructed entirely on reclaimed land. It functions as a primary international gateway for western Japan.
About Kansai International Airport
Kansai International Airport sits on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, roughly 50 kilometres southwest of central Osaka, serving the Kansai region of Japan. Opened in 1994, it was built to relieve congestion at Osaka Itami Airport and became one of the first airports constructed entirely on reclaimed land. It functions as a primary international gateway for western Japan.
The airport operates two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 handles international and some domestic services, while the compact Terminal 2 primarily serves low-cost carriers. Two parallel runways run roughly east–west across the island. KIX operates around the clock, making it one of Japan's few 24-hour airports, a deliberate design advantage over noise-restricted Itami.
Overview
Kansai International Airport sits on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, roughly 50 kilometres southwest of central Osaka, serving the Kansai region of Japan. Opened in 1994, it was built to relieve congestion at Osaka Itami Airport and became one of the first airports constructed entirely on reclaimed land. It functions as a primary international gateway for western Japan.
Airlines & Routes
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines maintain significant operations here alongside Peach Aviation, which uses KIX as its primary hub. Vanilla Air formerly based operations here as well. Major international carriers from across Asia, Europe, and North America serve KIX, reflecting its role as a key trans-Pacific and intra-Asian connecting point.
Airlines
Airlines flying from KIX
Routes
Top routes from KIX
Nearby airports
Other airports in Japan
FAQ
Kansai International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka, Japan (Asia), at coordinates 34.440°, 135.240°.
- Its IATA code is KIX and its ICAO code is RJBB.
- Kansai International Airport serves Osaka, Japan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Kansai International Airport operates on Asia/Tokyo local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Kansai International Airport sits at latitude 34.440° and longitude 135.240°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from KIX include Air China, Shanghai Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Jetstar Asia, EVA Air, China Airlines and 6 more.
- Tracked destinations from KIX include Shanghai, Taipei, Seoul and Busan, spread across 3 countries.
- Its address is Izumisano, Ōsaka-fu, 549-0001, Japan, the phone number is +81 72-455-2500, the official website is http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Japan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.