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6+ Hours at Kansai International Airport

Maeve Power
Spend your 6+ hour layover exploring the city or the surrounding area instead of sitting in the terminal. Check out these options for a longer layover at Kansai International Airport.
Spend your 6+ hour layover exploring the city or the surrounding area instead of sitting in the terminal. Check out these options for a longer layover at Kansai International Airport.

Options for your layover

If you have a longer layover at KIX and want to get out of the airport there are many places to visit in the surrounding area. The closest large city to the airport is Osaka, however, it is located 31.6 miles away and only suitable for a visit if you have an 8+ hour layover. For nature lovers the Okuyama Ameyama Nature Park is located just 10 miles from the airport. The nature preserve sits and the base of the Izumikatsuragisan and is a great spot for a hike.Kobe is a smaller city located across the Osaka Bay, known for its picturesque setting and vibrant food scene. Hanoi International Airport and Kobe Airport are connected via a high-speed ferry that takes approx. 30 minutes to cross the bay. Enjoy stunning views of Osaka bay and spend a few hours exploring Kobe during your layover. For a truly breath-taking view of the area take the cable cars up Mt. Rokko for panoramic views of the port.

Transport Options

Train: Several train lines connect the airport and the surrounding area and to Osaka. The Kansai Airport Station is located in Terminal 1.Bus: Several bus lines operate in and out of Kansai International Airport. Tickets can be bought from vending machines outside both terminals.

Overnight Layover?

If you have an overnight layover at KIX and want to get a good night's sleep there are many options available to you at and near the airport. First Cabin Kansai Airport offers sleep options at the airport. You can rent cabins by the hour or overnight. For a more traditional hotel experience check in to Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport. The hotel is located next to the airport and provides guests with a free airport shuttle from Terminal 1 (you can easily walk to the hotel from Terminal 2).

Luggage Storage

Baggage StorageLeave your bags at the airport so you can enjoy your layover luggage free. There are temporary storage facilities for carry-on baggage at the northern and southern ends of the 1st and 4th floors. It costs 640 yen to leave a suitcase for one day. Open daily from 06:30 – 22:30.
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