Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Osaka nine hours ahead of Manchester.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAN to KIX flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAN and KIX:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight is $560. A return ticket right now is $1,016. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MAN to KIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Manchester Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAN to KIX.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights leaving from Manchester Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Manchester Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
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Getting from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to central Osaka has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Osaka. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to KIX in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Osaka. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include 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 highlights.