Flights to Osaka
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Osaka is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 11 km (7 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, 26 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 38 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 26 km (16 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 38 km (24 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 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 Osaka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka to Shanghai | China | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Osaka to Seoul | South Korea | 829 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Osaka to Harbin | China | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Osaka to Tokyo | Japan | 397 km (246 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Osaka to Weifang | China | 1,496 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Osaka to Shenyang | China | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Osaka to Dalian | China | 1,322 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Osaka to Qingdao | China | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Osaka to Yantai | China | 1,299 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Osaka to Suzhou | China | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Osaka to Changchun | China | 1,343 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Osaka to Pudong | China | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Osaka to Wuxi | China | 1,457 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Osaka to Yokohama | Japan | 386 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Osaka to Ningbo | China | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Osaka to Anshan | China | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Osaka to Changzhou | China | 1,480 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Osaka to Busan | South Korea | 592 km (368 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Osaka to Pyongyang | North Korea | 992 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Osaka to Incheon | South Korea | 848 km (527 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Osaka to Minhang | China | 1,376 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Osaka to Daegu | South Korea | 641 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Osaka to Chongqing | China | 2,775 km (1,724 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Osaka to Chengdu | China | 2,964 km (1,842 mi) | about 4 h 33 min |
| Osaka to Beijing | China | 1,782 km (1,107 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Osaka to Guangzhou | China | 2,511 km (1,560 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Osaka to Shenzhen | China | 2,482 km (1,542 mi) | about 3 h 56 min |
| Osaka to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,746 km (5,434 mi) | about 11 h 58 min |
| Osaka to Tianjin | China | 1,699 km (1,056 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Osaka to Wuhan | China | 2,036 km (1,265 mi) | about 3 h 22 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 Osaka?
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, UKB, KIX, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ITM from Osaka city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Osaka 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.