Cheap Flights from Taipei to Osaka

Flying from Taipei to Osaka: what you need to know

• Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Taipei to Osaka. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's main airports.

• Come in for landing at Kansai International Airport (KIX), the major arrival point in Osaka.

• Book a direct Taipei to Osaka flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.

• Osaka is one hour ahead of Taipei and is in the UTC+9 timezone.

• The busiest route for flights from Taipei to Osaka is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to {"defaultCase":"Kansai International Airport","accusativeCase":"Kansai International Airport","nominativeCase":"Kansai International Airport","dativeCase":"Kansai International Airport"} (KIX). You'll find 113 services that connect the two airports each week.

• To ensure you make it on your Taipei to Osaka flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.

• You can expect longer lines 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 Taipei to Osaka

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• April is the best month for landing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Taipei to Osaka. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

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Flying from Taipei

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

• You can book a direct flight from Taipei to Osaka taking off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Start your trip at TPE and then hit the runway at Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB).

• Direct Taipei to Osaka plane tickets are offered by numerous airlines at TPE. Cruise the skies with one of these carriers:

  • China Airlines

  • Peach Aviation

  • Tigerair Taiwan

  • Jetstar Japan

  • Batik Air Malaysia

• Travelling from central Taipei to TPE takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

• Booked an early flight from Taipei to Osaka? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:

  • Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport

  • City Suites (Taoyuan Gateway)

  • TY Motel

• When it comes to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)

• With public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.

• Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Taipei to Osaka, unwind in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:

  • City Suites Taipei Nandong

  • C U Hotel Taipei

  • Caesar Park Hotel Taipei

• Most flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport land at their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 91.15%.

Arriving in Osaka

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

• Kansai International Airport (KIX) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 45 minutes.

• The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taipei to Osaka. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:

  • Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport

  • First Cabin Kansai Airport

  • Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport

• Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kansai International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and discover more of Osaka and beyond.

• Book your ride from Kansai International Airport a few weeks before your departure to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's a smart idea to book your Taipei to Osaka flight even earlier.

• KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.

Itami Airport (ITM)

• The centre of Osaka is located around 13 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM). As soon as your flight from Taipei to Osaka has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.

• Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab an Itami Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, Times and Rakuten.

• Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's available, by booking your ride from ITM ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.

• You can find Itami Airport at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.

Kobe Airport (UKB)

• Head to the city centre after your flight from Taipei to Osaka has touched down. Central Osaka is about 26 kilometres from Kobe Airport (UKB) and takes roughly 45 minutes to reach by car.

• Whether you want an economy for a solo getaway or a spacious SUV to fit the whole crew comfortably, you'll find the right Kobe Airport rental car for you. Browse the types of wheels available from suppliers such as Europcar, Times and Rakuten.

• Rental agencies sometimes offer promotions for early bookings, so reserve your ride from UKB well ahead of your flight from Taipei to Osaka. A little prep work can make a big difference in cost.

• Kobe Airport's official address is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.

Best time to go to Osaka

• June is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Osaka. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Osaka in April.

• When booking your Taipei to Osaka tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.

• January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Osaka around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Osaka

• When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Osaka right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Taipei to Osaka:

  • Hotel Plaza Osaka

  • RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka

  • The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

• All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are must-visits when exploring Osaka.

Explore more of Japan

• You've visited Osaka, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel around 386 kilometres east to Yokohama to check off its leading attractions. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

• Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.