Kansai International Airport
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1280px Kansai_International_Airport_Departures - Kansai Airport, International Departures Hall
Kansai International Airport (IATA Flight Code: KIX}}; 関西国際空港 Kansai-kokusai-kūkō) is the main international airport of Japan's Kansai region, including the cities of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.
Contents
- 1 Kansai International Airport Halal Travel Guide
- 2 Muslim Friendly Flights from Kansai International Airport
- 3 Ground transportation
- 4 By Rail
- 5 How to get around in Kansai International Airport
- 6 Wait
- 7 Halal Food & Restaurants in Kansai International Airport
- 8 Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kansai International Airport
- 9 Telecommunications in Kansai International Airport
- 10 Cope in Kansai International Airport
- 11 eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Kansai International Airport
- 12 Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Kansai International Airport
- 13 Muslim Friendly Hotels
- 14 Nearby
Kansai International Airport Halal Travel Guide
Kix aerial photo - It's on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay.
Kansai International Airport was opened in 1994 at exorbitant cost on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, 40 kilometers to the south of the city of Osaka. The soft soils of the Osaka Bay are unable to support it, and the airport has been sinking into the bay under its own weight, initially at 50 cm/year but gradually slowing down to under 7 cm/year. Dikes have been constructed to protect it against tides.
Unlike Tokyo's Narita, Kansai has fairly good domestic connections throughout Japan, making it a good choice for transiting onward. However, if you're flying domestically and your final destination is in Kansai, it probably makes more sense to fly to the more centrally-located Osaka (Itami) or Kobe airports instead.
The main terminal, Terminal 1, is designed by star Italian architect Renzo Piano. It is reputedly the longest building in the world at 1.7 kilometers, over one mile, from end to end. For international flights, arrivals are on the 1st floor while departures are from the 4th floor. Domestic flights are handled on the 2nd floor.
Terminal 2 is a terminal designed for low-cost airlines (LCCs), with no jet bridges and no A/C. Interestingly, when it rains, passengers are lent umbrellas for their walk to to their plane. Most LCCs prefer to stay at Terminal 1 despite higher operating costs, leaving only Peach Aviation and Spring Airlines as the only tenants.
The Aeroplaza (エアロプラザ Earopuraza), across from Terminal 1, contains restaurants, shops, and a hotel (Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport), and is the place to go if you have time to spend before entering security.
Kansai Airport's operations were affected for several weeks in September 2018 because of a strong typhoon. A portion of the bridge connecting the airport to the mainland was severely damaged, and is not expected to be fully repaired until April 2019. In the meantime, public transit links are operating normally, with vehicular traffic using the side of the bridge that was not damaged. Private cars and rental cars are not allowed to travel to or from the airport until bridge repairs are complete.
Muslim Friendly Flights from Kansai International Airport
Terminal 1 - Served by full service carriers such as ANA and JAL as well as most LCCs such as AirAsia and Jetstar
Terminal 2 - Served by LCCs Peach Aviation and Spring Airlines
Ground transportation
Fast | Cheap | |
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Osaka | Nankai rapi:t | Nankai Rapid Service |
Kyoto | JR Haruka | JR Rapid Service |
Kobe | Limousine bus | Ferry and AGT line |
Kobe Airport | Ferry | Ferry |
Itami Airport | Limousine bus | Limousine bus
By RailThe most practical means of getting to Osaka and Kyoto is by train. All trains leave from the Kansai Airport station across the road from the arrivals hall; there is a clearly marked walkway on the 2nd floor. ICOCA/PiTaPa smart cards are valid for travel to/from the airport, and can be purchased from and returned to its ticket offices; see Kansai for more details. You have a choice of two companies operating a total of four services: JR HarukaJrwest 281 - West Japan Railway'sHaruka. The JR West Haruka limited expresses run from the airport every 30-60 minutes. The major stops on the Haruka are Tennoji (30 min, ¥2710), Shin-Osaka (50 min, ¥2330) and Kyoto (75 min, ¥2850). The fares listed are for non-reserved ordinary seats. The Haruka is the easiest and quickest way to reach Kyoto, and you can connect to the Shinkansen (bullet train) at Shin-Osaka. The Japan Railway Pass can be used for the Haruka. You can exchange your rail pass voucher for the pass at the JR ticket counter. Short range and regional passes are also available that include travel on the Haruka. An example is the Kansai Area Pass that covers all JR commuter trains in Kansai and the immediate vicinity, and also includes the use of Haruka unreserved seats. A one-day pass costs ¥2300, which if used in conjunction with the Haruka is a cheaper way to reach cities such as Kyoto, Maibara, Kobe and Himeji. JR West sells the westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/icoca-haruka/ ICOCA & Haruka discount ticket to foreign tourists. This consists of a ¥2000 ICOCA card (includes ¥700 deposit) for use on JR lines and most other public transit in the area, and a one-way "open" ticket that includes an unreserved seat on the Haruka connecting to one of four zones served by conventional JR trains: Osaka (¥7100-3300), Kyoto (¥7600), Kobe (¥7500) and Nara (¥7400). Round-trip discounts are available if the return trip to Kansai Airport is made within 14 days. JR Rapid ServiceThe JR Rapid Service runs along the same tracks to Tennoji (50 min, ¥2060), but then diverges along the Osaka Loop Line to Osaka station (70 min, ¥2190) and terminus Kyobashi (80 min, ¥2190). All seats are non-reserved and trains depart every 20 minutes; the trains can get crowded at rush hour. The Rapid Service is convenient for connections onward towards Kobe or Kyoto; change trains at Osaka station. The Rapid Service does not go to any Shinkansen stations; to get to Shin-Osaka, you must transfer at Osaka to a local or rapid train bound for Kyoto. If heading on the rapid service from Osaka to Kansai Airport, be sure to board one of the first four cars of the train. At Hineno station and the train will split with the front four cars heading to the airport and the last four heading to Wakayama. Nankai rapi:tKansai Airport Expressway - Nankai Railway'srapi:t. The Nankai rapi:t is an all-reserved train service that runs to Namba station in Osaka in around 35-40 minutes. Trains run every half hour throughout the day (on weekdays, service is hourly in the mornings until 09:00). All services to Namba call at Tengachaya (change to the subway) and Shin-Imamiya (change to the JR, subway and Hankai tram lines), with a few additional stops depending on the type of run. The fare is ¥2430 yen each way for regular seats, and ¥2640 for premium "super seats". Nankai sells advance tickets on its website for a discount (¥2130 regular seat, ¥2340 super seat). The rapi:t and Rapid Service are the recommended means of going to central Osaka. Nankai Airport ExpressNankai Airport Express trains run along the same tracks to the same destination, but like their JR counterparts stop more often and may get crowded. The trip to Namba takes 45 min and costs ¥920, making this the cheapest of the four options, unless your final destination is a JR station in Osaka (e.g. Universal City). If you are considering a multi-day Kansai rail pass, consider this before buying your ticket, as it includes transport on the Nankai Airport Express (it was previously known as "rapid", do not confuse it with more expensive rapi:t). You can buy multi-day Kansai rail passes at the information desk at the airport. Nankai offers discounted tickets traveling between Kansai Airport and the Kansai region's major cities.
Travel on a Bus in Kansai International AirportAirport Limousine buses leave for various destinations throughout Kansai. Buses leave from the 1st floor of Terminal 1, directly outside the arrivals hall, with select buses also leaving from Terminal 2. The cost is comparable to or slightly higher than the train, but some buses go directly to major hotels. Some of the main destinations in the area include:
The bus is also the only practical option for connecting to Osaka's Itami Airport for domestic flights (1 hours 45 min, ¥2950). By ferryThe Bay Shuttle is a high-speed ferry service that runs to and from Kobe Airport. Ferries run once per hour for most of the day and make the run in 31 minutes. A free bus at Kansai Airport shuttles passengers between the two terminals and the boat pier. The regular fare is ¥2850, but foreign tourists can ride for just ¥700 each way by presenting their passport. Via the ferry, shuttle bus and the Port Liner AGT line, Sannomiya (central Kobe) can be visited in about one hour. Best way to travel in Kansai International Airport by a TaxiFlat-fare taxis to Osaka city depart from designated taxi ranks and cost ¥23000-17000. Expect a taxi ride to Kyoto to cost in the range of ¥72000. Consider getting into the cities by public transport (i.e. train, limousine bus) and then take a taxi to your destination. By shuttle vanShared shuttle van services are provided by taxi companies at reasonable rates, offering door-to-door service. MK Taxi offers reservations in English, with fares starting at ¥2500 per person to Kobe and a flat ¥6200 to Kyoto. Round-trip and group discounts are available. Each passenger is allowed one suitcase and one carry-on for free (extra charge for additional luggage). Allow 2-3 hours to reach your final destination since other travelers will be picked up or dropped off. Trips must be arranged at least two days before your journey to or from the airport. By carPrivate cars and rental cars are not permitted to travel to or from Kansai Airport because of typhoon damage to the bridge linking the airport to the mainland. Two-way traffic is in place on the side of the bridge that was not affected, with traffic limited to other vehicles such as limousine buses, taxis, and cars carrying passengers with disabilities. Car restrictions will be in place until April 2019, when bridge repairs are expected to be complete. How to get around in Kansai International AirportFree shuttle buses (outside security) connect Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at regular intervals between 5AM and 11PM, departing every 2-10 minutes and which takes around 7 minutes. WaitKANKU ROUNGE CLUB LOUNGE08s3s4440 - Kanku Lounge
Halal Food & Restaurants in Kansai International AirportAeroplaza Izumisano Osaka pref Japan06s5 - Aeroplaza There are two convenience stores at the north end of the Passenger Terminal building (2F) and the Aeroplaza (1F). The Aeroplaza (3F) is filled with eateries and retail outlets for passengers who wish to do some last minutes shopping. Although not as atrocious as some other international airports, prices may be slightly higher than on the mainland. At the arrival hall and on the departure floor and there are a few Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) coffee shops (open until 10PM).
Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kansai International Airport
Telecommunications in Kansai International AirportSmall 'internet' kiosks are available throughout the airport. In the arrivals building and they cost ¥100 for 15 minutes, but once you're through the gates in the international departures area, access is free - look for the e symbol "information" computers. There is also free wireless internet access in many parts of the terminal building. As of end of 2013 the speed of the connection is quite slow and on some gates the connection to the internet times out. Cope in Kansai International Airport
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There are several hotels across the bridge near Rinku-Town Station, 6 minutes away by JR or Nankai. For most Muslim visitors it hardly seems worth using them, since once you have boarded the train, you might as well go to your final destination, but they can come in handy for early morning departures or overnight connections.
Hotel nikko kansai airport 03 - Aeroplaza in front, and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport in back. There is only one hotel on the artificial island itself:
Across the bridge in Izumisano-shi:
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