Travelling from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport (KIX) departing from here.
Osaka is 2 hours behind Melbourne. Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Melbourne to KIX. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Melbourne to KIX departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
Kansai International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
$306 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport. Return flights start from $599. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To pick up flight tickets from Melbourne to KIX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Osaka, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Osaka. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to KIX during then and you can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Osaka
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:
One of the best ways to experience Osaka is to explore its most popular sights. Essential stops include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Osaka. Browse the exclusive deals and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.