Flying from Warsaw to Osaka: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Warsaw. Explore your options departing from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when planning your flight from Warsaw to Osaka.
Touch down in Osaka at Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB).
Osaka is eight hours ahead of Warsaw and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Warsaw to Osaka flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Osaka
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Warsaw to Osaka flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Travelling from central Warsaw to WAW takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Frederic Chopin Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Warsaw to Osaka, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
77.68% of flights departing from Frederic Chopin Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Warsaw to Osaka, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near KIX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kansai International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar to explore Osaka and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Kansai International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. Once you've hopped off your flight from Warsaw to Osaka, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to UKB. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Warsaw to Osaka:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Itami Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten and make a speedy getaway.
Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from ITM a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.
You'll find Itami Airport at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Hop off your flight from Warsaw to Osaka and head directly to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Osaka is around 26 kilometres from Kobe Airport (UKB) and typically takes 45 minutes to reach by car.
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your trip by picking up a Kobe Airport rental car. Europcar, Times and Rakuten are some companies you can book with.
If you'd like a particular type of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at getting exactly what you want. Secure your ride from UKB a few weeks ahead of your flight from Warsaw to Osaka.
Kobe Airport's official address is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Best time to go to Osaka
June is the most popular month for flights from Warsaw to Osaka. To escape the crowds, go to Osaka in April.
When booking your Warsaw to Osaka tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Warsaw to Osaka in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. 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 top stays in Osaka right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Warsaw to Osaka:
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Osaka itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Universal Studios Japan.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Osaka, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Travel around 386 kilometres east to Yokohama to tick off its top sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.