Flying from London to Osaka: what you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Osaka. Explore your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Come in for landing at Kansai International Airport (KIX), the chief entry point to Osaka.
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to get on your London to Osaka flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Osaka
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap London to Osaka flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to find a London to Osaka flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Osaka? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Osaka flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and Osaka:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Osaka? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a ticket from London to Osaka out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and Osaka include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Osaka flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
Arriving in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Reserve a hotel close to KIX if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Osaka. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Kansai International Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Kansai International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to your travel date.
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is about 13 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. Once you've disembarked your flight from London to Osaka, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up an Itami Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, Times and Rakuten.
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just what's left, by securing your ride from ITM ahead of time. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when the airport is busy.
The address for Itami Airport is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from London to Osaka has arrived. Central Osaka is around 26 kilometres from Kobe Airport (UKB) and takes roughly 45 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
Whether you're after an economy for a solo getaway or a roomy SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the right Kobe Airport rental car for you. Explore the range of wheels available here from companies such as Europcar, Times and Rakuten.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from London to Osaka is always a good idea. As well as better prices, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at UKB.
Kobe Airport can be found at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Best time to go to Osaka
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Osaka, while June is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Osaka based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your London to Osaka tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap flights from London to Osaka in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
More about Osaka
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Osaka right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Osaka:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are major attractions which should feature on every Osaka itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Yokohama will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.