Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kobe Airport (UKB): what you need to know
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your YVR to UKB flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kobe Airport (UKB)
309 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Kobe Airport flight. A return flight starts from 725 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YVR to UKB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Kobe Airport.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near YVR. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Kobe Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Kobe Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near UKB:
Pick up a Kobe Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Times and Rakuten are well-known companies you can book with here.
Increase the odds of getting a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Kobe Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Kobe Airport (UKB) to central Osaka
The address for UKB is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
From Kobe Airport, Osaka is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Kobe Airport (UKB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kobe Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Osaka in February.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kobe Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YVR to UKB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Journey around 386 kilometres east to Yokohama to check off its top attractions. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, your itinerary will be busy.
Nagoya is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No journey is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.