Flying from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Osaka: what you need to know
Matsumoto (the location of Matsumoto Airport) and Osaka share the same timezone — UTC+9.
To ensure you get on your flight from MMJ to Osaka, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You can get a direct flight from Matsumoto Airport to Osaka. Start your journey at MMJ and land at Itami Airport (ITM).
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For a domestic flight within Japan, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present some kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Matsumoto Airport to Osaka, make sure your ID is up to date.
To get to MMJ from central Matsumoto, it takes around 28 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near MMJ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Matsumoto Airport to Osaka or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Osaka
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Matsumoto Airport to Osaka is R 1,199. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,308. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MMJ to Osaka, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 44 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Matsumoto Airport to Osaka, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Once your flight from Matsumoto Airport to Osaka has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 18 minutes by car. Central Osaka is roughly 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM).
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to ITM. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from MMJ to Osaka at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Osaka
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Matsumoto Airport to Osaka. June is the busiest month to visit Osaka. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Matsumoto Airport to Osaka in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from MMJ to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
Start your Osaka trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Matsumoto Airport to Osaka, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are attractions you won't want to skip in Osaka.
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