Travelling from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport is 3 hours.
Osaka is one hour ahead of Kaohsiung and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Choose from 87 weekly Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with Tigerair Taiwan is the earliest flight you can take. Tigerair Taiwan operates the latest service of the day at 16:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KHH to KIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Osaka (and then other corners of Japan) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is EVA Air.
Among carriers operating KHH to KIX flights, EVA Air has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KHH and KIX:
Naha Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
$150 is currently the best price for a one-way Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. Return flights start from $349. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from KHH to KIX, reserve your journey five months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KHH to KIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport.
Handy information about Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Kaohsiung International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 93.35% of flights that take off from KHH land on time.
Kaohsiung International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Kaohsiung. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to KHH? If you're catching an early flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Book a hotel near KIX if you're on a late Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Kansai International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and discover more of Osaka and beyond.
Increase your chances of scoring the best rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Kansai International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
From Kansai International Airport, Osaka is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Osaka. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KHH to KIX sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Yokohama will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, about 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are the start of reasons to visit.