Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport is 9 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is five hours ahead of Dubai.
Choose from seven weekly Dubai Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flights. The 03:00 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 03:05.
Give yourself enough time to make your DXB to KIX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Osaka (and then exploring more of Japan!) is easy with Emirates. This popular airline has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport.
Emirates is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 78.69% of services landing on schedule, Emirates is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to KIX flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DXB and KIX:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
293 € is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. A return flight starts from 558 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from DXB to KIX by booking at least three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
If you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near KIX:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kansai International (Osaka) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar to explore Osaka and beyond.
Boost your chances of scoring a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport several weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Osaka. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
November is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Osaka in March.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to KIX in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Osaka, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres east to Tokyo to check off its top attractions. From Tokyo Skytree to Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Japan, head for Nagoya, about 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are the start of reasons to visit.