Lounge Frog guide
KIX Lounge Kansai vs KIX Lounge Premium
KIX Lounge Premium is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.1/5 for KIX Lounge Kansai. KIX Lounge Kansai is ahead on showers; KIX Lounge Premium is ahead on seating & comfort, space and drinks & bar. Both are in Terminal 1 at KIX. ANA Lounge gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | KIX Lounge Kansai | KIX Lounge Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Gate 21 area, international departures, 1F above concourse | Gate 21 area, international departures, 1F above concourse, adjacent to KIX Lounge Kansai |
| Hours | 6 AM – 2:15 AM daily | 6:30 AM – 12:30 AM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 2 |
| Guests | Access is airline/status based; check with your airline for conditions of use and eligibility. Priority Pass is not accepted. | First Class passengers and top-tier airline elites only; Singapore Airlines admits Solitaire PPS Club members, Japan Airlines admits elites and Business Class. Priority Pass and other lounge networks are not accepted. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- ANA Lounge
- Only KIX Lounge Kansai
- Korean Air Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only KIX Lounge Premium
- Sakura Lounge, SilverKris Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, KIX Lounge Kansai or KIX Lounge Premium?
KIX Lounge Premium is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.1/5 for KIX Lounge Kansai. KIX Lounge Kansai is ahead on showers; KIX Lounge Premium is ahead on seating & comfort, space and drinks & bar.
Can one membership get me into both KIX Lounge Kansai and KIX Lounge Premium?
Yes. ANA Lounge is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are KIX Lounge Kansai and KIX Lounge Premium in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Kansai International Airport.
Which has showers, KIX Lounge Kansai or KIX Lounge Premium?
KIX Lounge Kansai has 2 showers; KIX Lounge Premium has 2 showers.