Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Osaka is nine hours ahead of Lisbon and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LIS to KIX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Kansai International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and KIX:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Kansai International Airport flight is 349 €. A return fare right now is 732 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIS to KIX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Kansai International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Kansai International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Grab a Kansai International Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own set of wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Book your ride from Kansai International Airport a few weeks before your trip to get the best deal. If you're going away during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International Airport to the centre of Osaka has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Kansai International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Osaka in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Kansai International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to KIX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a trip to Yokohama will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, about 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are among the biggest draws.