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Kansai International Airport (KIX) Guide

About Kansai Airports Group

Kansai Airports Group is composed of 8 companies, including Kansai Airports. Kansai Airports was established by a consortium with VINCI Airports and ORIX Corporation as its core members. Kansai Airports took over the operations of Kansai International Airport (“KIX”) and Osaka International Airport (“ITAMI”) from New Kansai International Airport Company (“NKIAC”), and has been operating the two airports since April 1, 2016.

Kansai Airports Kobe, Kansai Airports’ wholly-owned subsidiary, took over the operations of Kobe Airport (“KOBE”) from the city of Kobe, and started its business as an operating company on April 1, 2018.

KIX opened its doors in 1994 and has since become an important international hub for the country, providing one of the largest networks for both domestic and international routes with 24h operations. The airport is considered a gateway for the Kansai area, the Western part of Japan, receiving 28 million passengers every year.

Kansai International Airport (International/Domestic)

Traveling to and from Kansai International Airport. You will find the information you need to easily make your way through Kansai International Airport to your destination.

Arrival Terminal

Arrival map of Kansai airport

Immigration: Please present your passport and Immigration card.

Baggage Claim: Claim your baggage from the carousel of your flight.
Passengers connecting to domestic flights should claim their baggage and check in again at the Domestic Connection Counter.

Customs: Customers with goods to declare must turn in their Customs Declaration forms.

Departure Terminal