Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and KIX are:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Japan, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LHR to KIX.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International Airport is $389. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $632. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LHR to KIX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LHR to KIX. There's no need to check every day to see whether fares have fallen. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to London Heathrow Airport takes around 1 hour and 1 minute by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometers in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KIX:
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
Kansai International Airport is approximately 48 kilometers from the center of Osaka. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Osaka in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Osaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to KIX around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Osaka
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Osaka right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from LHR to KIX:
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Osaka itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Universal Studios Japan.
Complete your Osaka trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Kansai International Airport, check out our car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Osaka stay.