Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGW to KIX flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Kansai International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LGW and KIX:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
R 6,174 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,961. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to KIX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kansai International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to KIX.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kansai International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kansai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Kansai International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:
Go where the road takes you with a Kansai International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and discover more of Osaka and beyond.
Increase your chances of scoring the best possible rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Kansai International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
From Kansai International Airport, Osaka is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kansai International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Osaka. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick 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).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to KIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Osaka. Around 386 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.