Flying from Osaka to Amami Airport (ASJ): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Osaka to Amami Airport (ASJ). Explore your options for setting off from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM), the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 45 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Osaka to Amami Airport flight.
Amami (where Amami Airport is located) and Osaka share the UTC+9 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
You can pick from 4 direct flights a week between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Amami Airport (ASJ). This is the most popular route, with Peach Aviation offering a 10:30am departure from KIX to ASJ.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Osaka to ASJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Osaka to Amami Airport (ASJ) leave from this terminal.
When taking off from KIX, you can take a direct flight from Osaka to Amami Airport with Peach Aviation.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between KIX and ASJ is Peach Aviation.
To reach KIX from central Osaka, it takes about 45 minutes to drive the 48 kilometres or so.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Osaka to Amami Airport? First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are near Kansai International Airport. They're a particularly good option if you're catching an early flight.
67.95% of flights that depart Kansai International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Thinking of flying out of Itami Airport (ITM)? Direct Osaka to Amami Airport (ASJ) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Get on your direct flight from Osaka to ASJ with JAL. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of ITM.
JAL is the go-to airline for bookings on the ITM to ASJ route.
The top carrier for punctuality is JAL. Its Itami Airport to Amami Airport flights arrive as planned 79.22% of the time.
Depending on traffic, you can drive to ITM from Osaka's centre in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Osaka to ASJ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Itami Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Itami Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.41%.
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're on your way to UKB from central Osaka, it takes about 45 minutes to get there by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 40 kilometres.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Kobe Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Osaka to Amami Airport flight:
UKB has an on-time performance rating of 85.15%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
The street address of Kobe Airport is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Amami Airport (ASJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Osaka to Amami Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ASJ:
Go where the road takes you with an Amami Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rakuten, Budget or バジェットレンタカー and discover more of Amami and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Osaka to Amami Airport flight.
ASJ is located at 2231 Kasaricho Oaza Manya.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Amami Airport (ASJ)
R 1,114 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Amami Airport. Return flights start at R 1,676. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Osaka to ASJ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Osaka to Amami Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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More about Amami
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Amami right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Osaka to Amami Airport:
Takachiho Shrine and Benzaiten Shrine are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Amami must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Sugahara Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Naha is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Amami. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Shuri Castle, Diving In Kerama Shotō National Park and Kokusaidori Street.
If you want to check out another major stop in Japan, consider Okinawa, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Amami. Sayori Park, Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu and Historical Park are key highlights.
