Travelling from Beijing to Osaka: what you need to know
Beijing is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Osaka leaving from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) and Kobe Airport (UKB) are Osaka's major gateways.
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Beijing to Osaka flight.
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Beijing.
With 26 flights a week between the two airports, Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Beijing to Osaka with Hainan Airlines at 07:25. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from PEK to KIX is with Air China at 16:25.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Beijing to Osaka flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Osaka
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Beijing to Osaka, you can leave from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK). Travel from PEK to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) in one seamless trip.
Choose from a variety of carriers offering direct Beijing to Osaka plane tickets with departures from PEK, including:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing Beijing to Osaka flights leaving from Beijing Capital Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Beijing Capital Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Osaka, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
81% of flights departing from Beijing Capital Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from PEK.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Osaka departing Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX). Nonstop services from PKX will take you to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX).
PKX has a range of airlines offering direct Beijing to Osaka plane tickets. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
Split up your Beijing to Osaka flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Beijing Daxing Airport and Osaka include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Dalian Airport (DLC)
PKX is about 40 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to Osaka, unwind in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing Airport:
Beijing Daxing Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 87% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
Arriving in Osaka
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The distance from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is approximately 40 kilometres. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Osaka. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Pick up a Kansai International (Osaka) Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own set of wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are top providers to choose from here.
Increase your likelihood of getting the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport several weeks in advance is a smart move.
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
Once your flight from Beijing to Osaka has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Osaka is approximately 11 kilometres from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 35 minutes or so.
After your flight from Beijing to Osaka, kick back at a hotel close to ITM. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving taxi lines. Grab a Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, Times and Rakuten.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left, by reserving your ride from ITM ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when the airport is busy.
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport can be found at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Kobe Airport (UKB) is roughly 26 kilometres from central Osaka. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've hopped off your flight from Beijing to Osaka.
Public transport can take you there in about 50 minutes.
Begin your trip without stressing over how to get to where you're going with a Kobe Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with reliable suppliers here like Europcar, Times and Rakuten.
Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Beijing to Osaka is a good move. Along with better prices, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at UKB.
Kobe Airport's official address is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Best time to go to Osaka
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Osaka. November is the busiest month for a trip to Osaka. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
When booking your Beijing to Osaka tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Osaka in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Osaka
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Osaka right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Beijing to Osaka:
Dotonbori and Osaka Castle are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Osaka itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Universal Studios Japan.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Journey around 402 kilometres east to Tokyo to tick off its top attractions. From TOKYO SKYTREE to Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street, your itinerary will be busy.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres northeast of Osaka. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.