JR Kansai Rapid or JR Haruka

Hi,
I have a flight to leave due to leave 10.45 in the morning from KIX, staying in south of downtown Osaka (Tennoji possibly) since the only hotels near the airport were too expensive...

Anyway check in is expected to open at around 8-8.30 AM but I like to be in the airport as early as possible to relax.

Current timetable have a train JR Kansai Airport Rapid, leaving 5.25 Tennoji, arriving 6.09.

The first Haruka leaves 6.37 arriving 7.10.

So what can I expect of the Rapid train, crowded, etc at that time? Since travelling with at least one medium suitcase and a backpack....

see if you can book this hotel instead
http://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/izumisano-city-hotel-air-port-prince.e...

cheap and very close to KIX

I was hoping not to have to transfer hotels in the day before but I'll check it out (missed itt out totally)

You might want to consider airport bus from Tennoji station. They have one departing around 05:30.

http://www.kate.co.jp/en/timetable/detail/AB

just get the rapid. you should be fine that early in the morning. if worried about your luggage, go into the first or last cars. these are normally quieter.