Flying from London to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to fly out of. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London. Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to KIX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to KIX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Kansai International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and KIX are:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to KIX flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a flight ticket from London to Kansai International Airport (KIX) with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and KIX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Kansai International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Touching down on a late flight from London to Kansai International Airport? Grab your luggage and go straight to the comfort of a hotel near KIX. First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport will have you turning in quicker.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Rs99,503 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Kansai International Airport. Return flights start from Rs182,444. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to KIX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from London to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Kansai International Airport (KIX). June is the peak month for travel to Osaka. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in April.
Before locking in your London to KIX flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Kansai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Osaka right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Kansai International Airport:
Dotonbori and Osaka Castle are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Osaka itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Osaka, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel around 177 kilometres north-east to Nagoya to check off its leading attractions. From Nagoya Castle to Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another side of Japan, consider Hiroshima, roughly 257 kilometres west of Osaka. Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park are among its highlights.