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Mon, Oct 5
Kuala Lumpur KULOsaka KIX
£122
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Sat, Oct 10
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£148
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Wed, Oct 7
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£156
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£261
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How much do flights to Osaka cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£122

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£276

Cheapest round-trip

£261

Average round-trip

£309

Nonstop flights in September

£140 – £680

Getting from Osaka airports to the city center

Fastest options: JR Haruka Express (KIX) and Osaka Monorail (ITM). Best value: Nankai Railway and airport limousine buses.

Osaka is served by two main airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Kansai International Airport (KIX) lies 50 km southwest of central Osaka, built on an artificial island in Osaka Bay. Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), also known as Osaka International Airport, is located 15 km north of the city center and primarily handles domestic flights. Transport options include express trains, regular rail services, limousine buses, taxis, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Osaka?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

35-50 min

¥1,800 – ¥2,500; reserved seat; discounts available with ICOCA card

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to central Osaka

34-40 min

¥1,450; reserved seat fare

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Namba

43-50 min

¥930; no reservation required

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Namba

50-70 min

¥1,600; one-way fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Umeda area

50-90 min

¥18,000 – ¥25,000; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Osaka International Airport (Itami) (ITM) to Osaka?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-45 min

¥430 – ¥650; combined fare varies by destination

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

flexible city connections

25-40 min

¥650; one-way fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

direct with luggage

25-45 min

¥5,000 – ¥8,000; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in JPY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • IC cards (ICOCA, Suica, PASMO) are accepted on trains, monorail, and buses throughout Osaka.
  • JR Haruka offers discounted fares for foreign tourists when purchased with an ICOCA card.
  • Taxi fares are metered and increase during late night hours (22:00–05:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Osaka

Depart from
Kuala Lumpur International
Arrive to
Kansai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4947 km
Worth visiting
Arashiyama - Kyoto, Japan - Awaji - Gion District, Japan - Himeji-Jo - Kinkaku-Ji - Koya-San, Japan

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
AirAsia
3333333
Malaysia Airlines
1111111
Batik Air Malaysia
---------1---11
Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
AirAsia
3333333
Malaysia Airlines
---111111
Batik Air Malaysia
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
AirAsia
3333333
Malaysia Airlines
1111111
Batik Air Malaysia
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
AirAsia
3333333
Malaysia Airlines
1111111
Batik Air Malaysia
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Peach AviationAPIMMYes
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Osaka

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January8°C2°C
February9°C2°C
March13°C5°C
April18°C10°C
May23°C14°C
June26°C18°C
July30°C23°C
August32°C24°C
September28°C21°C
October22°C15°C
November16°C10°C
December10°C4°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
281
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
75%
24°C21°C
3 Oct
24°C16°C
Sunday
27 Sep
61%
25°C21°C
4 Oct
26°C16°C
Monday
28 Sep
91%
23°C20°C
5 Oct
26°C17°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
92%
20°C19°C
6 Oct
25°C15°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
74%
27°C18°C
7 Oct
15%
24°C20°C
Thursday
1 Oct
86%
22°C20°C
8 Oct
36%
26°C20°C
Friday
2 Oct
65%
24°C19°C
9 Oct
80%
22°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from Kuala Lumpur International, or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah when they travel from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka. Book your trip to arrive at Kansai International, or Itami. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka is 4947 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, VietJet Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Peach Aviation, and All Nippon Airways. Kuala Lumpur and Osaka have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Osaka, consider visiting Arashiyama - Kyoto, Japan, Awaji, Gion District, Japan, Himeji-Jo, Kinkaku-Ji, and Koya-San, Japan.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka takes around 7.5 hours.

What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka?

The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka is 4947 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka?

Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Langkawi, Denpasar, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Penang, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Manila, Krabi, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Bharu, Da Nang, Perth, Hanoi, Sydney.

What are the most popular routes to and from Osaka?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Osaka and London, Tokyo, Manila, Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore, Sapporo, Taipei, Okinawa Island, Hong Kong, Edinburgh, Chiang Mai, Busan, Hanoi, Shanghai, Budapest, Denpasar, Bali, Manchester, Cebu.

Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

What airports are near Osaka?

The main airport in Osaka is Kansai International. It is also served by Chubu Centrair International, Hiroshima, Kobe, Okayama, Miho-Yonago, Komatsu, Takamatsu, Tottori, Tokushima, Nagoya Airfield.

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka?

Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka with AirAsia, VietJet Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Peach Aviation, All Nippon Airways.

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