Osaka to Hong Kong (KIX–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KIX–HKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express Airways and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,538 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: JL, QR | 63 | 32N, 32Q, 333, 359, 773 | 4h10-4h20 | – | Oneworld | JL, QR |
| UO Hong Kong Express Airways | 35 | 321, 32N, 32Q | 3h45-4h20 | – | – | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: EY | 28 | 320 | 3h59-4h30 | – | – | EY |
| MM Peach | 14 | 321, 32N | 4h15 | – | – | – |
| HB Harbor Airlines | 13 | 738 | 3h22-4h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hong Kong from Osaka
| Metric | KIX→HKG | TAK→HKG | NGO→HKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KIX | – | 72 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 195 | 10 | 49 |
| Flight time | 4h 15m | 3h 55m | 4h 14m |
Travel Essentials
KIX: JST · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 5:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Japanese passport holders enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the date of entry (6 months is safer to avoid airline pushback at check-in). No return ticket is formally required, but immigration may ask about your onward plans.
At Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), use the e-Channel automated gates if you have registered on a previous visit, or go through the standard immigration counter. Processing is fast either way. The 90-day period is for Hong Kong only. Entering mainland China or Macau requires separate authorization. Extensions can be requested at the Immigration Department in Wan Chai before expiry, though approval is not guaranteed.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita, Haneda, Osaka Kansai, Fukuoka, and Sapporo to Hong Kong run 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, ANA, HK Express, and Peach operate the routes. Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), pegged at 7.75 to 7.85 HKD per $1. Octopus cards work on the MTR, buses, ferries, 7-Eleven, and most restaurants (buy one at the airport for HKD 150 including HKD 100 stored value). No mandatory vaccinations. Japanese yen is easily exchanged at competitive rates in Chungking Mansions or Hang Seng Bank branches.
Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.
KIX–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KIX to HKG
Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, Peach and Harbor Airlines. With 195 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KIX to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KIX to HKG is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,538 miles (2,475 km). There are approximately 195 weekly flights outbound and 211 return, totaling 406 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Kaohsiung and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Takamatsu (TAK) and Tokoname (NGO).