Travelling from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, making Osaka eight hours ahead of Vienna.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your VIE to KIX flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
At the moment, 322 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 636 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from VIE to KIX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Of all flights departing from Vienna International Airport, 78.59% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Vienna International Airport from central Vienna, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Kansai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to VIE:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
If you're landing on a late Vienna International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near KIX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kansai International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar to explore Osaka and beyond.
Increase your chances of getting the best deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Kansai International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Osaka. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Vienna International Airport to Kansai International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Osaka. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Vienna International Airport to Kansai International Airport for August if you want to explore Osaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VIE to KIX in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Yokohama will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Nagoya is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.