Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Osaka is nine hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your LHR to KIX flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and KIX include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
$622 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,002. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to KIX if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Consider booking a hotel close to KIX if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Kansai International (Osaka) Airport rental car and explore Osaka and beyond with your own wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserve your ride from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport at least a few weeks in advance to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to the centre of Osaka has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Osaka based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to KIX sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 402 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Tokyo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are among its highlights.