Travelling from Reykjavik to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is Reykjavik's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to Kansai International Airport (KIX) leaving from here.
Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Reykjavik.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Reykjavik to KIX.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to KIX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
KEF is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Keflavik International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Reykjavik to Kansai International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Keflavik International Airport, data shows 66.96% of flights complete their journey on time.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
RKV is about 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Reykjavik International Airport the day before your Reykjavik to KIX flight:
Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.1%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Kansai International Airport or just want to avoid dragging your bags around? Booking a hotel near KIX simply makes sense. First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are popular options.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
At the moment, ₹ 55,329 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Kansai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 115,800. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Reykjavik to KIX. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Plan your visit to Osaka in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Reykjavik to KIX flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Kansai International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Osaka
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Kansai International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are popular attractions which should feature on any good Osaka itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Travel around 177 kilometres north-east to Nagoya to check off its popular sights. From Nagoya Castle to Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Hiroshima is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Osaka. No journey is complete without seeing Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.
