Flying from Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Osaka is one hour ahead of Denpasar and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DPS to KIX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DPS and KIX:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Handy information about Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
72% of flights that take off from Bali (Denpasar) Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Denpasar to Bali (Denpasar) Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near DPS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Consider booking a hotel close to KIX if you're catching a late Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Book your vehicle from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport several weeks ahead to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Osaka. If you want 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). Book your flights from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DPS to KIX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. About 402 kilometres east of Osaka, a trip to Tokyo will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key highlights.