Travelling from Osaka to Beijing: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Osaka to Beijing. Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Kobe Airport (UKB) are Osaka's main airports.
Touch down in Beijing at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Osaka to Beijing flight.
Beijing is one hour behind Osaka and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Osaka to Beijing is from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Daxing International Airport (PKX). You can select from 35 services every week between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KIX to PKX is the 10:00 China Eastern Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last scheduled departure is at 23:00 with China United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your Osaka to Beijing flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Beijing
To find cheap Osaka to Beijing flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You can book a direct flight from Osaka to Beijing taking off from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Board your plane at KIX and then touch down at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
These are some of the popular airlines offering direct Osaka to Beijing plane tickets out of KIX:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Osaka to Beijing flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kansai International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
To get to KIX from central Osaka, it takes about 45 minutes by car. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Osaka to Beijing? First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are close to Kansai International Airport. They're an especially great option if you're catching an early flight.
Of the departures from Kansai International Airport, 67.95% arrive on time at their destination.
KIX's address is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to UKB from Osaka's centre in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Kobe Airport the day before your flight from Osaka to Beijing:
Most flights that depart Kobe Airport land at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 85%.
UKB is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
Book a hotel near PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Osaka to Beijing. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Beijing and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of scoring the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart idea.
PEK is situated at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Osaka to Beijing has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Beijing is approximately 40 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Osaka to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the busiest month for flights from Osaka to Beijing. To avoid the crowds, head to Beijing in February.
Book an Osaka to Beijing ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap flights from Osaka to Beijing around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Osaka to Beijing, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are popular attractions which should be on every Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to check off its top attractions. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tai'an is another well-known destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No trip is complete without visiting Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.