Osaka to Dubai (KIX–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KIX–DXB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 4,708 miles in approximately 11h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 7 | 388 | 11h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KIX: JST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 1:00 PM in Dubai.
Japanese passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the UAE for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office for a fee of AED 600.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
KIX–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KIX to DXB
Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KIX to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KIX to DXB ranges from 11 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,708 miles (7,577 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via SGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.