Munich to Osaka (MUC–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MUC–KIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 5,741 miles in approximately 11h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 6 | 359 | 11h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MUC: CET · KIX: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
German passport holders can enter Japan visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance registration or eTA is required. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. At immigration you will receive a "temporary visitor" status stamped in your passport.
Japan requires all incoming travelers to complete the Visit Japan Web form at vjw.digital.go.jp before arrival. Register your passport, flight details, and customs declaration online. You get a QR code to scan at immigration and customs. Fill it out a few days before your flight.
The 90-day visa-free stay cannot be extended for tourism. If you need more time, you must leave and re-enter, though immigration may question repeated short visits. For work or study, apply for the appropriate visa at the Japanese embassy in Berlin before departure.
S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.
MUC–KIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MUC to KIX
Munich Airport (MUC) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MUC to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MUC to KIX ranges from 11 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,741 miles (9,239 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via TPE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.