Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Itami Airport (ITM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Itami Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Tokyo and Osaka share the same timezone, UTC+9.
Every week, there are 16 Narita International Airport to Itami Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 17:30 ANA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 18:25 with JAL.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your NRT to ITM flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
JAL offers direct flights from Narita International Airport to Itami Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Osaka — and maybe even more of Japan if your schedule allows.
JAL tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 83.61% of services landing on schedule, JAL is the most punctual carrier offering NRT to ITM flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Narita International Airport to Itami Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between NRT and ITM:
Oita Airport
Fukuoka Airport
New Chitose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Itami Airport (ITM)
R 1,198 is the best price for a one-way Narita International Airport to Itami Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,434. These prices can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from NRT to ITM by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Itami Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
70.53% of flights that depart Narita International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Narita International Airport is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to NRT? If you've booked an early flight from Narita International Airport to Itami Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Itami Airport (ITM)
Consider booking a hotel near ITM if you're taking a late Narita International Airport to Itami Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Itami Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten to explore Osaka and beyond.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Itami Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Itami Airport (ITM) to central Osaka
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
From Itami Airport, Osaka is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Itami Airport (ITM)
June is the most popular month for flights from Narita International Airport to Itami Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Osaka in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Narita International Airport to Itami Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NRT to ITM in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Yokohama will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Japan, consider Nagoya, about 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are among the biggest draws.