Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Osaka is seven hours ahead of Athens and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your ATH to KIX flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and KIX:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Right now, 311 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Athens International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 620 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ATH to KIX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Athens International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Athens International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights leaving Athens International Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Book a hotel near KIX if you're on a late Athens International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Kansai International (Osaka) Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates generally rise as your departure date approaches.
When to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
November is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Osaka in March.
Book your flight from Athens International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport for August if you want to go to Osaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ATH 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
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey around 402 kilometres east to Tokyo to check off its leading sights. From Tokyo Skytree to Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.