- Kyoto does not have its own airport. The nearest international airport to Kyoto is Kansai International Airport (KIX), located in Osaka Prefecture. From Kansai International Airport, there are various transportation options available to reach Kyoto, including trains and buses. The journey from KIX to Kyoto usually takes around 75 minutes by train. In addition to Kansai International Airport, there is also Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport), which primarily serves domestic flights and is located in Osaka City.