Flying from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
Glasgow has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flying out of Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of Glasgow. Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Glasgow to KIX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Glasgow to KIX that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GLA and KIX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can arrive at PIK from central Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Glasgow to KIX flight, stay in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
76.7% of flights leaving Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport. First Cabin Kansai Airport is a comfortable option near KIX. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport before travelling to your final destination.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport is ₹ 45,382. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 91,099. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Glasgow to KIX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Glasgow to Kansai International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Glasgow to KIX.
Find an affordable flight from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Osaka. June is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport (KIX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Glasgow to KIX flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Osaka to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Osaka
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Kansai International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Osaka when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Dotonbori followed by Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-east of Osaka, a visit to Nagoya will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Around 257 kilometres west of Osaka, Hiroshima is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.
