Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is eight hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your FRA to KIX flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Kansai International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FRA and KIX include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Right now, R 8,255 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,352. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from FRA to KIX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport to Kansai International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FRA to KIX.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Kansai International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights that depart Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Kansai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
If you're coming in on a late Frankfurt Airport to Kansai International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:
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Increase the odds of snagging the best rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Kansai International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
The street address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Osaka. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Kansai International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Osaka. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Kansai International Airport for August if you want to visit Osaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to KIX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Osaka, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Travel around 386 kilometres east to Yokohama to tick off its must-visit sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.