Flying from Osaka to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Osaka's main airports, Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM). Check out your options for booking a flight from Osaka to Narita International Airport (NRT) taking off from either of these.
1 hour 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Osaka to Narita International Airport flight.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Osaka. Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is the most popular route. There are 36 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Jetstar Japan at 8:55pm. Go for the first KIX to NRT departure operated by Jetstar Japan at 7:30am if you'd rather not wait around.
To ensure you get on your flight from Osaka to NRT, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of 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)
Take the express route from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Direct flights from Osaka to Narita International Airport (NRT) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Osaka to Narita International Airport with Jetstar Japan. This top airline operates services from KIX.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between KIX and NRT is Jetstar Japan.
With an impressive 80.99% of services arriving on schedule, Jetstar Japan ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
KIX is around 48 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
If you have an early flight from Osaka to Narita International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy some extra z's) at First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport is another convenient option near Kansai International Airport.
Of all flights leaving Kansai International Airport, 67.95% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Thinking of flying out of Itami Airport (ITM)? Direct Osaka to Narita International Airport (NRT) plane tickets are available from here.
From ITM, direct flights from Osaka to NRT are offered by JAL.
JAL has the largest share of bookings on the ITM to NRT route.
Flights between Itami Airport and Narita International Airport are generally more punctual with ANA compared to other carriers.
Driving from central Osaka to ITM typically takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 16 kilometres.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Osaka to NRT flight? Unwind in a hotel near Itami Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Itami Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.41%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Is around UKB 40 kilometres from central Osaka. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Make catching an early Osaka to Narita International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Kobe Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
UKB has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 85.15%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
Kobe Airport is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
Have a late flight from Osaka to Narita International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near NRT and get cosy, quick:
Go where the road takes you with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and experience more of Tokyo and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Osaka to Narita International Airport flight.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Currently, R 564 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Narita International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 983. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Osaka to NRT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Osaka to Narita International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Osaka to Narita International Airport (NRT). July is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Book an Osaka to NRT plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Osaka to Narita International Airport in February when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from Osaka to Narita International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin are essential stops on your Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Nagoya will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Shizuoka is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without seeing Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.