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Find out how the three Kansai airports are performing now! Overview of Kansai Airports’ performance as seen from the latest data

Total number of passengers served by
the three airports in FY2024

About 50.86 million people

The number of passengers exceeded 50 million for the first time in a fiscal year, reaching a record high!

*FY2024 results

Annual number of aircraft movements in
FY2024

About 370,000 times

International passenger flights reached a record high of approximately 130,000!

*FY2024 results

Number of international
destinations served

About 70 destinations

Backed by strong inbound demand, our network is expanding mainly in Asia!

*2025 Summer schedule

Number of domestic
destinations served

About 31 destinations

The three airports boast extensive networks with various areas throughout Japan!

*2025 Summer schedule

Topics by Airport

Kansai International Airport

Number of foreign travelers (inbound)

About 19.8 million

*Highest ever FY2024 results

Expanding routes in Asia

Korea 377 flights/
week

Hong
Kong/
Macau 146 flights/
week

*A record number of flights 2025 Summer Plan

Osaka Itami Airport

Annual passenger numbers

About 15.45 million people

*Year on year 104％ FY2024 results

Domestic regular flights

4 companies

26 destinations

185 flights/
week

*2025 Summer Plan

Kobe Airport

Total number of passengers since the
airport opened

Cumulative

total
of 50

million people reached

*February 2025

International charter

4 companies

5 cities

*From April 18, 2025 onwards

View airport statistics! Yearly data of each airport since opening is available.

Kansai International Airport(KIX)

Passenger numbers, aircraft movements, and cargo volume since airport opening

A vertical bar graph showing the number of air passengers at Kansai International Airport. The graph shows annual air passenger numbers from 1995 to 2024, split into international and domestic routes.In 1995, there were 9,369,000 passengers on international flights and 7,940,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 17,309,000.In 1996, there were 10,940,000 passengers on international flights and 8,295,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 19,235,000.In 1997, there were 11,272,000 passengers on international flights and 8,236,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 19,508,000.In 1998, there were 11,437,000 passengers on international flights and 7,847,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 19,284,000.In 1999, there were 11,825,000 passengers on international flights and 8,190,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 20,016,000.In 2000, there were 12,853,000 passengers on international flights and 7,723,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 20,576,000.In 2001, there were 10,980,000 passengers on international flights and 7,773,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 18,753,000.In 2002, there were 10,477,000 passengers on international flights and 6,479,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 16,956,000.In 2003, there were 8,541,000 passengers on international flights and 5,181,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 13,722,000.In 2004, there were 11,163,000 passengers on international flights and 4,178,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 15,341,000.In 2005, there were 11,139,000 passengers on international flights and 5,289,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 16,428,000.In 2006, there were 11,230,000 passengers on international flights and 5,460,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 16,690,000.In 2007, there were 11,011,000 passengers on international flights and 5,684,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 16,695,000.In 2008, there were 10,111,000 passengers on international flights and 5,222,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 15,333,000.In 2009, there were 9,572,000 passengers on international flights and 3,944,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 13,516,000.In 2010, there were 10,408,000 passengers on international flights and 3,774,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 14,182,000.In 2011, there were 10,114,000 passengers on international flights and 3,749,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 13,863,000.In 2012, there were 11,429,000 passengers on international flights and 5,375,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 16,804,000.In 2013, there were 12,052,000 passengers on international flights and 6,074,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 18,126,000.In 2014, there were 13,524,000 passengers on international flights and 6,525,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 20,049,000.In 2015, there were 17,276,000 passengers on international flights and 6,784,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 24,060,000.In 2016, there were 19,152,000 passengers on international flights and 6,570,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 25,721,000.In 2017, there were 21,906,000 passengers on international flights and 6,901,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 28,807,000.In 2018, there were 22,896,000 passengers on international flights and 6,513,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 29,409,000.In 2019, there were 22,062,000 passengers on international flights and 6,705,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 28,767,000.In 2020, there were 206,000 passengers on international flights and 2,051,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 2,258,000.In 2021, there were 275,000 passengers on international flights and 3,361,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 3,636,000.In 2022, there were 5,138,000 international passengers and 6,357,000 domestic, for a total of 11,495,000.In 2023, there were 19,064,000 passengers on international flights and 6,827,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 25,891,000.In 2024, there were 25,079,000 passengers on international flights and 6,719,000 on domestic flights, for a total of 31,797,000.

A vertical bar graph showing the number of aircraft takeoffs and landings at Kansai International Airport.The annual number of aircraft takeoffs and landings from 1995 to 2024 is shown, divided into international and domestic flights. In 1995, there were 48,965 international flights and 58,760 domestic flights, for a total of 107,725. In 1996, there were 58,446 international flights and 60,249 domestic flights, for a total of 118,695. In 1997, there were 65,484 international flights and 56,040 domestic flights, for a total of 121,524. In 1998, there were 65,934 international flights and 51,855 domestic flights, for a total of 117,789. In 1999, there were 64,847 international flights and 53,333 domestic flights, for a total of 118,180. In 2000, there were 70,679 international flights and 53,701 domestic flights, for a total of 124,380. In 2001, there were 67,059 international flights and 54,727 domestic flights, for a total of 121,786. In 2002, there were 63,870 international flights and 44,747 domestic flights, for a total of 108,617. In 2003, there were 61,694 international flights and 38,609 domestic flights, for a total of 100,303. In 2004, there were 72,096 international flights and 31,350 domestic flights, for a total of 103,446. In 2005, there were 72,251 international flights and 41,241 domestic flights, for a total of 113,492. In 2006, there were 73,860 international flights and 43,512 domestic flights, for a total of 117,372. In 2007, there were 79,759 international flights and 50,084 domestic flights, for a total of 129,843. In 2008, there were 79,408 international flights and 49,855 domestic flights, for a total of 129,263. In 2009, there were 73,935 international flights and 34,737 domestic flights, for a total of 108,672. In 2010, there were 76,057 international flights and 30,816 domestic flights, for a total of 106,873. In 2011, there were 76,500 international flights and 31,291 domestic flights, for a total of 107,791. In 2012, there were 84,710 international flights and 44,019 domestic flights, for a total of 128,729. In 2013, there were 86,418 international flights and 46,878 domestic flights, for a total of 133,296. In 2014, there were 95,159 international flights and 49,878 domestic flights, for a total of 145,037. In 2015, there were 119,373 international flights and 49,931 domestic flights, for a total of 169,304. In 2016, there were 129,961 international flights and 48,490 domestic flights, for a total of 178,451. In 2017, there were 138,400 international flights and 49,876 domestic flights, for a total of 188,276.In 2018, there were 143,092 international flights and 46,566 domestic flights, for a total of 189,658.In 2019, there were 146,884 international flights and 49,138 domestic flights, for a total of 196,022.In 2020, there were 31,323 international flights and 26,491 domestic flights, for a total of 57,814.In 2021, there were 35,999 international flights and 35,508 domestic flights, for a total of 71,507.In 2022, there were 56,448 international flights and 51,463 domestic flights, for a total of 107,911. In 2023, there were 120,527 international flights and 49,246 domestic flights, for a total of 169,773.In 2024, there were 151,275 international flights and 47,550 domestic flights, for a total of 198,825.

A vertical bar graph showing the cargo handling volume at Kansai International Airport.The annual cargo handling volume from 1995 to 2024 is shown, divided into international and domestic routes.In 1995, international flights carried 392,687 tons and domestic flights carried 84,296 tons, for a total of 476,983 tons.In 1996, international flights carried 509,507 tons and domestic flights carried 87,265 tons, for a total of 596,772 tons.In 1997, international flights carried 642,402 tons and domestic flights carried 86,363 tons, for a total of 728,765 tons.In 1998, international flights carried 652,609 tons and domestic flights carried 84,962 tons, for a total of 737,571 tons.In 1999, international flights carried 784,949 tons and domestic flights 79,456 tons, for a total of 864,405 tons.In 2000, international flights carried 897,135 tons and domestic flights 75,016 tons, for a total of 972,151 tons.In 2001, international flights carried 747,875 tons, and domestic flights carried 63,743 tons, for a total of 811,618 tons.In 2002, international flights carried 715,701 tons and domestic flights carried 51,611 tons, for a total of 767,312 tons.In 2003, international flights carried 739,772 tons and domestic flights carried 46,641 tons, for a total of 786,413 tons.In 2004, international flights carried 820,144 tons and domestic flights carried 35,386 tons, for a total of 855,530 tons.In 2005, international flights carried 800,555 tons and domestic flights carried 42,813 tons, for a total of 843,368 tons.In 2006, international flights carried 757,414 tons, while domestic flights carried 44,748 tons, for a total of 802,162 tons.In 2007, international flights carried 790,987 tons and domestic flights carried 55,535 tons, for a total of 846,522 tons.In 2008, international flights carried 660,976 tons, and domestic flights carried 65,300 tons, for a total of 726,276 tons.In 2009, international flights carried 595,231 tons and domestic flights carried 38,547 tons, for a total of 633,778 tons.In 2010, international flights carried 712,469 tons and domestic flights carried 37,371 tons, for a total of 749,840 tons.In 2011, international flights carried 675,378 tons and domestic flights carried 36,740 tons, for a total of 712,118 tons.In 2012, international flights carried 659,007 tons and domestic flights carried 28,418 tons, for a total of 687,425 tons.In 2013, international flights carried 646,755 tons and domestic flights carried 23,870 tons, for a total of 670,625 tons.In 2014, international flights carried 719,451 tons and domestic flights carried 21,372 tons, for a total of 740,823 tons.In 2015, international flights carried 677,179 tons and domestic flights carried 22,593 tons, for a total of 699,772 tons.In 2016, international flights carried 735,238 tons, and domestic flights carried 18,126 tons, for a total of 753,364 tons.In 2017, international flights carried 831,694 tons and domestic flights carried 19,865 tons, for a total of 851,559 tons.In 2018, international flights carried 797,436 tons and domestic flights carried 13,782 tons, for a total of 811,218 tons.In 2019, international flights carried 742,155 tons and domestic flights carried 14,616 tons, for a total of 756,771 tons.In 2020, international flights carried 716,269 tons and domestic flights carried 5,055 tons, for a total of 721,324 tons.In 2021, international flights carried 822,302 tons and domestic flights carried 5,463 tons, for a total of 827,765 tons.In 2022, international flights carried 753,697 tons and domestic flights carried 8,536 tons, for a total of 762,233 tons.In 2023, international flights carried 721,243 tons and domestic flights carried 10,424 tons, for a total of 731,667 tons.In 2024, international flights carried 761,014 tons and domestic flights carried 11,589 tons, for a total of 772,603 tons.

*Measurement period：1995-2024

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Number of international scheduled flights during peak periods

A line graph showing the trends in the number of international scheduled flights at Kansai International Airport during the summer peak season. The graph illustrates the trends in passenger flights, cargo flights, and total flights from 1995 to 2025. The figures for 2025 are planned values. In 1995, there were 427 passenger flights and 42 cargo flights, for a total of 469. In 2000, there were 555 passenger flights and 121 cargo flights, for a total of 676. In 2010, there were 594 passenger flights and 142 cargo flights, for a total of 736. In 2011, there were 581 passenger flights and 147 cargo flights, for a total of 728. In 2012, there were 716 passenger flights and 138 cargo flights, for a total of 854. In 2013, there were 696 passenger flights and 135 cargo flights, for a total of 831. In 2014, there were 775 passenger flights and 141 cargo flights, for a total of 916. In 2015, there were 1,034 passenger flights and 130 cargo flights, for a total of 1,164. In 2016, there were 1,109 passenger flights and 132 cargo flights, for a total of 1,241. In 2017, there were 1,169 passenger flights and 135 cargo flights, for a total of 1,304. In 2018, there were 1,244 passenger flights and 138 cargo flights, for a total of 1,382. In 2019, there were 1,433 passenger flights and 137 cargo flights, for a total of 1,570. In 2020, there were 52 passenger flights and 161 cargo flights, for a total of 213. In 2021, there were 49.5 passenger flights and 221.5 cargo flights, for a total of 271. In 2022, there were 234.5 passenger flights and 195 cargo flights, for a total of 429.5. In 2023, there were 964 passenger flights and 171 cargo flights, for a total of 1,135. In 2024, there were 1,274 passenger flights and 156 cargo flights, for a total of 1,430. In 2025, there will be 1,517 passenger flights and 184 cargo flights, for a total of 1,701.

A line graph showing the trends in the number of international scheduled flights at Kansai International Airport during the winter peak season. The graph illustrates the trends in passenger flights, cargo flights, and total flights from 1995 to 2024. In 1995, there were 438 international flights and 51 domestic flights, for a total of 489. In 2000, there were 524 international flights and 120 domestic flights, for a total of 644. In 2010, there were 577 international flights and 151 domestic flights, for a total of 728. In 2011, there were 624 international flights and 146 domestic flights, for a total of 770. In 2012, there were 681 international flights and 129 domestic flights, for a total of 810. In 2013, there were 726 international flights and 142 domestic flights, for a total of 868. In 2014, there were 802 international flights and 140 domestic flights, for a total of 942. In 2015, there were 1,088 international flights and 128 domestic flights, for a total of 1,216. In 2016, there were 1,115 international flights and 133 domestic flights, for a total of 1,248. In 2017, there were 1,217 international flights and 139 domestic flights, for a total of 1,356. In 2018, there were 1,340 international flights and 141 domestic flights, for a total of 1,481. In 2019, there were 1,409 international flights and 144 domestic flights, for a total of 1,553. In 2020, there were 50 international flights and 191 domestic flights, for a total of 241. In 2021, there were 59.5 international flights and 226 domestic flights, for a total of 285.5. In 2022, there were 542 international flights and 194 domestic flights, for a total of 736. In 2023, there were 1,134 international flights and 162 domestic flights, for a total of 1,296. In 2024, there were 1,380 international flights and 160.5 domestic flights, for a total of 1,540.5.

*Period: 1995 to 2024 *2025 figures are planned values

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Osaka Itami Airport(ITAMI)

Passenger numbers, aircraft movements, and cargo volume since airport opening

A vertical bar graph showing the number of air passengers at Osaka Itami Airport. The graph shows the number of annual air passengers from 2005 to 2024. In 2005, the number was 18,519,000. In 2006, the number was 16,843,000. In 2007, the number was 15,937,000. In 2008, the number was 15,382,000. In 2009, the number was 14,607,000. In 2010, the number was 14,193,000. In 2011, the number was 12,909,000. In 2012, the number was 13,147,000. In 2013, the number was 14,101,000. In 2014, the number was 14,621,000. In 2015, the number was 14,626,000. In 2016, the number was 15,100,000. In 2017, the number was 15,677,000. In 2018, the number was 16,299,000. In 2019, the number was 15,765,000. In 2020, the number was 5,812,000. In 2021, the number was 7,499,000. In 2022, the number was 12,990,000. In 2023, the number was 14,794,000. In 2024, the number was 15,450,000.

It is a vertical bar graph showing the number of aircraft takeoffs and landings at Osaka Itami Airport. The graph illustrates the annual number of aircraft takeoffs and landings from 2005 to 2024. In 2005, the number was 132,454. In 2006, the number was 129,990. In 2007, the number was 128,620. In 2008, the number was 128,716. In 2009, the number was 131,476. In 2010, the number was 124,582. In 2011, the number was 122,968. In 2012, the number was 127,684. In 2013, the number was 139,150. In 2014, the number was 139,167. In 2015, the number was 139,796. In 2016, the number was 138,734. In 2017, the number was 138,351. In 2018, the number was 138,490. In 2019, the number was 137,196. In 2020, the number was 80,920. In 2021, the number was 105,832. In 2022, the number was 137,625. In 2023, the number was 137,871. In 2024, the number was 137,356.

A vertical bar graph showing the cargo handling volume at Osaka Itami Airport. The graph shows the annual cargo handling volume from 2005 to 2024. In 2005, the volume was 152,673 tons. In 2006, the volume was 142,023 tons. In 2007, the volume was 136,556 tons. In 2008, the volume was 131,310 tons. In 2009, the volume was 127,775 tons. In 2010, the volume was 125,736 tons. In 2011, the volume was 113,459 tons. In 2012, the volume was 119,944 tons. In 2013, the volume was 133,263 tons. In 2014, the volume was 133,354 tons. In 2015, the volume was 131,752 tons. In 2016, the volume was 134,350 tons. In 2017, the volume was 132,778 tons. In 2018, the volume was 125,092 tons. In 2019, the volume was 118,184 tons. In 2020, the volume was 75,735 tons. In 2021, the volume was 81,327 tons. In 2022, the volume was 87,935 tons. In 2023, the volume was 87,843 tons. In 2024, the volume was 90,878 tons.

*Measurement period：2005-2024

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Kobe Airport(KOBE)

Passenger numbers and aircraft movements since airport opening

A vertical bar graph showing the number of air passengers at Kobe Airport. The graph illustrates the number of annual air passengers from 2018 to 2024. In 2018, the number was 3,191,000. In 2019, the number was 3,293,000. In 2020, the number was 1,214,000. In 2021, the number was 1,753,000. In 2022, the number was 3,109,000. In 2023, the number was 3,444,000. In 2024, the number was 3,613,000.

A vertical bar graph showing the number of aircraft takeoffs and landings at Kobe Airport. The graph shows the annual number of aircraft takeoffs and landings from 2018 to 2024. In 2018, the number was 29,613. In 2019, the number was 32,825. In 2020, the number was 23,222. In 2021, the number was 30,043. In 2022, the number was 34,463. In 2023, the number was 34,670. In 2024, the number was 33,207.

*Measurement period：2018-2024

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Operational Data Download

Operational data of three airports

（Number of aircraft movements、Number of passengers、Cargo volume）

* Measurement period：1995-2025

Number of scheduled international and domestic flights served by destination

*Measurement period：2016-2025 (Kobe Airport is from 2018 onwards)

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