Is Kansai Airport in Kyoto?

Kansai International Airport (Japanese: ??????, romanized: Kansai Kokusai Kuko), commonly known as ?? (Kanku) (IATA: KIX, ICAO: RJBB), is the primary international airport in the Greater Osaka Area of Japan and the closest international airport to the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.



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The closest airport to Kyoto is Osaka International Airport (also known as Itami Airport), about 36 kilometres from the city.

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Kansai International Airport (Japanese: ??????, romanized: Kansai Kokusai Kuko), commonly known as ?? (Kanku) (IATA: KIX, ICAO: RJBB), is the primary international airport in the Greater Osaka Area of Japan and the closest international airport to the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.

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Kansai is region's the main international hub, serving destinations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and the US. It was opened in 1994 to relieve overcrowding at Itami (also known as Osaka International Airport).

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Built off the coast of Senshu in Osaka Bay, Kansai Airport is the world's first offshore airport constructed on a completely man-made island. It handles roughly 28 million travelers per year.

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The fare between Kyoto Station and Kansai Airport is 2,550 yen for adults and 1,280 yen for children and the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The earliest departure from Kyoto Station is at 4.30 am reaching Kansai Airport's Terminal 1 at 5.55 and Terminal 2 at 6:06.

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Kyoto to Tokyo travel FAQs Taking the Shinkansen is your best bet. You'll want to leave as soon as the trains start running, though, to give yourself a full day in Tokyo. You could also bookend your day with overnight highway buses to really maximize your time, but you'll be exhausted the next day.

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Japan railways (JR) Kansai-Airport Express “HARUKA” takes you to Kyoto Station in about 75 minutes without a train interchange. One-way ticket costs 2,900 yen (non-reserved), 3,430 yen (reserved), and 4,200 yen (first class) per person. The train station is located on the first floor of the Terminal 1 .

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With a medium stay of 4-5 days in Kyoto, you'll have the opportunity to delve deeper into the city's rich history and culture. This extended duration allows you to venture beyond the most famous attractions and explore some of Kyoto's lesser-known gems.

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In 2016, 25.2 million passengers used the airport making it the 30th busiest airport in Asia and 3rd busiest in Japan. Freight volume was at 802,162 tonnes total, of which 757,414 t were international (18th in the world), and 44,748 t were domestic. The 4,000 m × 60 m second runway was opened on 2 August 2007.

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The best way to travel between Osaka Station and Kyoto Station is by the Special Rapid service on the JR Kyoto Line. The Special Rapid Train will get you to Kyoto Station in 29 minutes for 560 yen. At Osaka Station Special Rapid trains depart from platforms 8, 9 and 10. These trains are covered by the Japan Rail Pass.

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