Many taxi companies do also offer a fixed rate fare to popular destinations, which you would need to arrange prior to your transfer. The average cost of a Kansai airport taxi shuttle to the city of Osaka will be about ?120 (JPY 16,000).

The cost of a taxi into central Osaka depends on which of the two airports you land at. If you arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX), which is located on an island about 50km away, a taxi is quite expensive, typically costing between ¥15,000 and ¥20,000 ($100–$135) for a one-way trip to the Namba or Umeda districts. This price usually increases by 20% for late-night or early-morning rides (between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM) and often does not include highway tolls, which can add another ¥2,000. For a much cheaper alternative from KIX, most travelers use the "Haruka" express train or the Limousine Bus. However, if you land at the much closer Itami Airport (ITM), a taxi to central Osaka is very reasonable, costing roughly ¥5,000 to ¥6,500 ($35–$45) and taking about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. In 2026, ride-hailing apps like Uber and "NearMe" (a shared taxi service) are also widely available and can sometimes offer more competitive flat rates for these routes.