Travelling from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Osaka is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Mumbai and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BOM to KIX flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kansai International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BOM and KIX:
Hong Kong International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Right now, R 3,892 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,784. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BOM to KIX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kansai International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
61.63% of flights taking off from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Mumbai to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BOM? If you're boarding an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kansai International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Grab a Kansai International Airport rental car and explore Osaka and beyond with your own set of wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Kansai International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
The street address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International Airport to the centre of Osaka has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kansai International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Osaka in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kansai International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOM to KIX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. About 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a trip to Yokohama will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No journey is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.