Kansai International Airport Lounges Guide

Osaka2 optionsUpdated 2026-09-25

The lounges you can use at Kansai International Airport, with access options and where to find each one. Kansai International Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of airport lounges to choose from — two in total. Options like Kansai International Airport and Aprecio are spread across Aeroplaza and Terminal 1. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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Kansai International Airport

Kansai International Airport runs 4 lounges at Kansai International Airport — in Terminal 1. You can usually get in with Priority Pass, Loungekey and Credit Card Gold Membership.

Locations (4)

KIX Lounge Premium

Terminal 1Details

An airport-operated shared lounge themed 'Lounge with the Wind' for international departures at Kansai International Airport, offered to eligible passengers through participating airlines. Amenities include shower rooms, a private room, a massage chair, lockers, a staffed bar and a food and drink service spanning hot and cold dishes, halal options, desserts and beverages.

International
Directions

Terminal 1, 3rd floor, international departures area, after the security checkpoint, in the center of the gate area.

KIX Lounge Kansai

Terminal 1Details

An airport-operated shared lounge themed 'Ancient Capital and Modern City' for international departures at Kansai International Airport, offered to eligible passengers through participating airlines. It is the larger of the airport's two international lounges, with shower rooms, private rooms, online meeting booths, a family room, massage chairs, a gallery space and a buffet spanning hot and cold dishes, halal options, desserts and beverages.

International
Directions

Terminal 1, 3rd floor, international departures area, after the security checkpoint, in the center of the gate area.

Lounge KANSAI

Terminal 1Details

An airport-operated waiting lounge for domestic departures at Kansai International Airport, offered to eligible passengers through the airlines operating domestic routes from the airport. It sits alongside the airport's international lounges as part of the Terminal 1 lounge program.

Domestic
Directions

Terminal 1, 3rd floor, domestic departures area, after the security checkpoint.

North Lounge

Terminal 1Details

An airport-operated pay lounge on the north side of the international departures area, offering complimentary soft drinks and a smoking room. It is one of the airport's credit-card member lounges, reachable after the security checkpoint.

International
Directions

Terminal 1, 3rd floor, international departures area (north side), after the security checkpoint.

Access options
Priority Pass
Free 2-hour access for Priority Pass holders
LoungeKey
Free 2-hour access for LoungeKey holders
Credit Card Gold Membership
Gold status or higher on Diners Club, JCB, NICOS, DC, UFJ, UC, SAISON, TS CUBIC, Orico, Rakuten, APLUS, d Card or PayPay Card
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Aprecio

Aprecio runs a single lounge at Kansai International Airport — in Aeroplaza. You can usually get in with Priority Pass and Credit Card Gold Membership.

Locations (1)

KIX Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA

AeroplazaDetails

A landside pay lounge in the Aeroplaza building at Kansai International Airport, open to travellers before security and available around the clock. It offers a cafe area with complimentary drinks, a lawn-style relaxation area, private rooms for solo and group use, meeting space, and separate men's and women's shower rooms with amenities.

InternationalDomestic
Directions

Aeroplaza building, landside, before the security and immigration checkpoints.

Access options
Priority Pass
Priority Pass members receive lounge access benefits
Credit Card Gold Membership
Free 2-hour access for Gold tier or above on VJA, Diners Club, JCB, NICOS, DC, UFJ, Saison, UC, VIEW, Orico, Rakuten, au PAY or PayPay

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kansai International Airport have lounges?

Yes, Kansai International Airport has 5 lounges available: • KIX Lounge Premium (Terminal 1) • KIX Lounge Kansai (Terminal 1) • Lounge KANSAI (Terminal 1) • North Lounge (Terminal 1) • KIX Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA (Aeroplaza)

Does Kansai International Airport have official airport lounges?

Yes, Kansai International Airport has official lounge facilities.

Where is the KIX Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA located at Kansai International Airport?

The KIX Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA is located in Aeroplaza at Kansai International Airport.

Which terminals have lounges at Kansai International Airport?

Lounges are available in the following terminals at Kansai International Airport: Terminal 1, Aeroplaza.

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