Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kobe Airport (UKB): what you need to know
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to make your LHR to UKB flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to tour another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kobe Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Haneda Airport is a well-known stop between LHR and UKB.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kobe Airport (UKB)
R 9,237 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kobe Airport flight. Return flights start at R 16,971. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to UKB if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kobe Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kobe Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Kobe Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near UKB:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kobe Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten and explore beyond Osaka's main sights.
Reserve your ride from Kobe Airport a few weeks in advance to get the lowest price. If you're going away during a busy period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Kobe Airport (UKB) to central Osaka
UKB is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Kobe Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kobe Airport (UKB)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kobe Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Osaka in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kobe Airport for August if you want to explore Osaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to UKB in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Yokohama will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.