Reviews
ReyviGravy
Security is super quick. Check in baggage sticker can be printed from the kiosk and deposited to the designated airline counter for streamline and time saving process. Empty or dispose water bottles before security check. There's a total of 3 different checkpoint. 1st - scan boarding pass only. 2nd - scan carry on luggage and remove electronics from the bag to scan, scan body. 3rd - scan passport and take photo of your face. Then you're on your way to your gate! There are screens everywhere to search for your flight and your gate. There's luxury brand stores, souvenir shops, bakery, and tons of restaurants inside. There's also vending machine drinks everywhere. Plenty of bathroom available. I love this airport due to ease of access, clear directions and less crowded. The train going to the airport is also cinematic. Very beautiful scenery of the mountain and the Osaka bay.
Akmal Naim
Beautiful airport. The immigration and customs process are very easy and efficient. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The airport is not so big, so it's easy to navigate. The airport is quite far from Osaka city, about 1 hour driving.
Keith Foo
Update (April 2024):
The showers are no longer free. There is now a QR code payment to use the showers (¥800/15 minutes). Still, it's affordable compared to the prices other airport lounges are charging. There's a vending machine selling towels (¥400) if you don't have one.
Tip: The timer runs only when the water is running. I used only 4 minutes of my time to shower. Technically, you could share the remaining time with another person, but do note the timer goes to 0 if the shower is not used within 5 minutes of last use (even if you have a lot of time left. Keep pressing the water faucet every 4.5 minutes to reset the idle timeout while changing 😊).
Original post:
Crazy crowded airport, even on a Wednesday afternoon. Food prices are slightly elevated.
The only saving grace was the clean and free (!) showers located next to gate 22. There are 3 booths and they used to cost ¥800 for 15 minutes. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they had made them free. Soap and shampoo are provided but bring your own towel.
Genta
Terminal 1: Departing for Indonesia via Singapore with SQ, I experienced a smooth and hassle-free departure from KIX International Terminal 1. While the terminal's size was moderate, the queuing process was efficient, although dining options were somewhat limited, resulting in extended lines at convenience stores.
Terminal 2: Utilized for my Peach flight to Sapporo Chitose, Terminal 2 at KIX offered a straightforward and uncomplicated travel experience. With its simple layout and accessibility via a complimentary bus from Terminal 1, the journey from check-in to boarding was seamless, ensuring a stress-free start to my domestic travel adventure.
Tan Minh Nguyen
KIX just easily on the top 5 best airport on the world. Which airport have convenient store with same price outside. You could buy everything with cheap price and using all remain Yen. Direct train from Osaka & Kyoto by good price ticket. Great airport on an man-made island. Careful on long-queue immigration line effect to your flight time.