Taxi from Kansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka City Center

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The taxi services are operational at both terminals of Kansai International Airport (KIX) around the clock. You can take the taxis any time outside both terminals at the taxi stands.

Taxi Stand Map at Terminal 1, KIX
Taxi Stand Map at Terminal 1, Osaka Kansai International Airport
  • 1. Reserved Taxis (South)
  • 2. Wakayama
  • 3. Short distance
  • 4. Disabled
  • 5. Long Distance
  • 6. Airport Shuttle Buses
  • 7. Reserved Taxis (North)

* From 11:30 pm to 7:00 am, all taxis will depart from taxi stand 3.

Estimated Taxi Fees

The faster way to get from Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Osaka city center is by taxi. The taxi fare may costs from ¥15,000 - ¥24,000 and takes around 50 minutes depending on location and traffic condition. Fares include estimated expressway costs and bridge tolls. Late night fares are slightly higher than normal fares.

Taxi Stand No.3 at Terminal 1, KIX
Taxi Stand No.3 at Terminal 1, KIX

Here are the destination, estimated times and fares taking taxi from KIX:

Destination Estimated time (Minutes) Estimated fees (¥)
Itami Airport 70 20,070
Namba 50 15,500
Umeda 50 15,500
Shin-Osaka 50 17,900


Inquiries

Kansai International Airport Taxi Association
Tel: +81(0)72-456-6598

Shared Taxi Van (Shuttle)

The MK Taxi company operates a shared taxi van service (MK Skygate Shuttle), the fare is cheaper than a regular taxi. Currently the services covered door to door from Kyoto, Kobe and Ashiya area to the Kansai Airport and Itami Airport.

MK Skygate Shuttle
MK Skygate Shuttle

Here are the destination, estimated times and fares taking MK Skygate Shuttle:

Destination Estimated time (Minutes) Estimated fees (¥)
Kyoto ⇔ Kansai Airport 2.5 - 3.0 4,300
Kyoto ⇒ Itami Airport 1.5 - 2.0 3,000
Kobe / Asiya ⇔ Kansai Airport 2.0 - 2.5 2,500

Notice: Tax and tolls included in the fares. One suitcase and a carry-on is included in the one-way fare per adult. An extra charge apply for the additional piece of big suitcase.

e.g: Itami Airport: ¥500/pcs for extra baggage

Please contact the Service Desk Tel: +81 075-778-5489 (Kyoto) / +81 078-302-0489 (Kobe/Ashiya) (7:00 am-9:00 pm JST/ daily) or email info-shuttle@mk-group.co.jp for further enquiry and seat reservations. They also provide sightseeing and chauffeur service in Kyoto.

MK Skygate Shuttle counter are located at 1F South, near Group Tour Bus Stop (South), Terminal 1.

Remarks: Prices may be adjusted periodically in accordance with operational or market conditions.




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