Travelling from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Osaka is two hours ahead of Bangkok and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your DMK to KIX flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Don Mueang International Airport to Kansai International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DMK and KIX:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Don Mueang International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight is ج.م. 5,416. A round-trip ticket is currently ج.م. 11,139. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from DMK to KIX, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Kansai International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DMK to KIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Kansai International Airport.
Handy information about Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
66.48% of flights departing from Don Mueang International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Don Mueang International Airport from central Bangkok, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DMK? If you're boarding an early flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Kansai International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Don Mueang International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Pick up a Kansai International Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own set of wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Kansai International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your departure date.
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 by car.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Kansai International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Osaka in April.
Lock in your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Kansai International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Osaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DMK to KIX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Osaka. Around 386 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, about 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are among the biggest draws.