Travelling from Frankfurt to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
Frankfurt has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Kansai International Airport (KIX) heading out from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Osaka is eight hours ahead of Frankfurt. Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to KIX, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to KIX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
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Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Kansai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to KIX flight:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53.13%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Stay moments from the runway after your flight from Frankfurt to Kansai International Airport. First Cabin Kansai Airport is one option close to KIX. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport before continuing to your final destination.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Currently, Rs111,331 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Kansai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs188,807. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt to KIX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
June is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Plan your visit to Osaka in April for a more low-key escape.
Book a Frankfurt to KIX flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Osaka to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Kansai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Kansai International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Osaka:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are essential stops on your Osaka itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Osaka, a trip to Nagoya will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Around 257 kilometres west of Osaka, Hiroshima is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.