Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport is 6 hours 28 minutes. Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Osaka 1 hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
Each week, there are 59 flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport. To take off as soon as possible, take the 01:15 AirAsia X flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight from KUL to KIX is 22:40 with Malaysia Airlines.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Malaysia Airlines runs direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to take in the sights in Osaka — plus maybe even more of Japan if your schedule allows.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KUL and KIX are:
Hong Kong International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from KUL to KIX, check whether you need a visa to enter Japan. Travel document and visa requirements may differ and are updated frequently. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport is ر.ق. 456. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 962. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flight tickets from KUL to KIX, book your journey 9 months before the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from KUL to KIX. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Located around 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur International Airport can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 4 hours and 29 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near KUL. Whether you're on an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
Kansai International Airport to the centre of Osaka is around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Osaka in April.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kansai International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Osaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21 ºC and 34 ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUL to KIX in January. Average temperatures are between 0 ºC and 10 ºC then.
More about Osaka
After locking in your flights from KUL to KIX, you'll want to find a hotel in Osaka. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are major attractions which should feature on any good Osaka itinerary.
Complete your Osaka trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Kansai International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Osaka.
