Flights to Kyoto
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kyoto is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 65 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 81 km), Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 39 km (24 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 65 km (40 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 81 km (50 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 98 km (61 mi) | 11,483 ft | 15 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,840 ft, ITM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 50 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kyoto
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto to Shanghai | China | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Kyoto to Seoul | South Korea | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Kyoto to Harbin | China | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Kyoto to Tokyo | Japan | 365 km (227 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Kyoto to Shenyang | China | 1,309 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Kyoto to Dalian | China | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Kyoto to Qingdao | China | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Kyoto to Yantai | China | 1,311 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Kyoto to Suzhou | China | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Kyoto to Changchun | China | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Kyoto to Pudong | China | 1,391 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Kyoto to Wuxi | China | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Kyoto to Yokohama | Japan | 357 km (222 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Kyoto to Ningbo | China | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Kyoto to Anshan | China | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Kyoto to Busan | South Korea | 612 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Kyoto to Pyongyang | North Korea | 993 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kyoto to Incheon | South Korea | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Kyoto to Minhang | China | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Kyoto to Daegu | South Korea | 656 km (407 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Kyoto to Nantong | China | 1,417 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Kyoto to Baoshan | China | 1,385 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Kyoto to Chongqing | China | 2,800 km (1,740 mi) | about 4 h 20 min |
| Kyoto to Chengdu | China | 2,987 km (1,856 mi) | about 4 h 35 min |
| Kyoto to Beijing | China | 1,788 km (1,111 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Kyoto to Guangzhou | China | 2,547 km (1,583 mi) | about 4 h 1 min |
| Kyoto to Shenzhen | China | 2,519 km (1,565 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Kyoto to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,738 km (5,430 mi) | about 11 h 57 min |
| Kyoto to Tianjin | China | 1,707 km (1,061 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Kyoto to Wuhan | China | 2,064 km (1,282 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kyoto?
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) is the closest large airport at 39 km (24 mi). The others, UKB, KIX, NGO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ITM from Kyoto city centre?
39 km (24 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kyoto on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.