Kansai International Airport
Tel: (072) 455 2500.
Website: www.kansai-airport.or.jp

Kansai International Airport is situated 70km (45 miles) south of Kyoto city centre and is the main airport in the Kansai region.

Airport facilities: Facilities include currency exchange offices, ATMs, car rental, facilities for disabled people, a large number of shops of all kinds and a wide choice of bars and restaurants. There is also a business centre, as well as Wi-Fi and Internet access via coin-operated computer terminals, several airline lounges and two VIP rooms. Other facilities include showers, medical and dental clinics, a nursery and a play room for children.

Transport to the city: Regular train services connect the airport with the city. It takes 75 minutes by the JR ‘Haruka' Kansai Airport Limited Express train to get from the airport to Kyoto station. By car (whether rental car, taxi, limousine or van) it takes 100-120 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis can be booked on arrival at the airport. Driving to Kyoto from the airport is straightforward - follow the main road to the north and then follow the signs to Kyoto.