Is Itami or Kansai Airport closer to Kyoto?

Itami is closer — 50 minutes and ¥24,000 vs 90 minutes and ¥30,000 from Kansai Airport.

Does Itami Airport have international flights?

Itami handles mainly domestic flights. If you're flying internationally, you'll likely arrive at Kansai Airport (KIX). Check our Kansai-to-Kyoto route.

Itami Airport to Kyoto

40–55 km

~50 min

from ¥24,000

24/7

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Only 50 minutes

Closer than Kansai Airport

Direct to Gion, Arashiyama

From ¥24,000 — cheaper than KIX route

Flying into Itami on a domestic flight? Kyoto is just 40–55 km away — significantly closer than from Kansai Airport (85–100 km). The airport bus takes about 55 minutes to Kyoto Station, but your hotel might not be near the station. A private transfer takes you from arrivals to your Kyoto hotel or ryokan in about 50 minutes. At ¥24,000, it's ¥6,000 cheaper than the Kansai Airport to Kyoto route, making it the best value option for domestic travelers heading to Kyoto.

Itami Airport → Kyoto