Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport is 12 hours.
Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Osaka eight hours ahead of Munich.
Take your pick of ten weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport flights. The 11:55 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 12:10.
To ensure you get on your MUC to KIX flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Osaka (and then seeing more of Japan!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MUC to KIX flights is Lufthansa. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.73% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MUC and KIX:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Right now, ₹ 38,397 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 65,574. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUC to KIX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MUC to KIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MUC:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KIX if you're taking a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kansai International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Osaka and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Kansai International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
From Kansai International Airport, Osaka is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Osaka. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Kansai International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Osaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to KIX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Journey around 386 kilometres east to Yokohama to tick off its leading attractions. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, about 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are highlights.
