Flights to Ōtsu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ōtsu is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 46 km (29 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, 71 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 85 km), Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 46 km (29 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 71 km (44 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 85 km (53 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 87 km (54 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 Ōtsu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōtsu to Shanghai | China | 1,405 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Ōtsu to Seoul | South Korea | 846 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Ōtsu to Harbin | China | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Ōtsu to Tokyo | Japan | 355 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Ōtsu to Shenyang | China | 1,319 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Ōtsu to Dalian | China | 1,338 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Ōtsu to Qingdao | China | 1,405 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Ōtsu to Yantai | China | 1,321 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Ōtsu to Suzhou | China | 1,478 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Ōtsu to Changchun | China | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Ōtsu to Pudong | China | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Ōtsu to Wuxi | China | 1,496 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Ōtsu to Yokohama | Japan | 347 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Ōtsu to Ningbo | China | 1,457 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Ōtsu to Anshan | China | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Ōtsu to Busan | South Korea | 622 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Ōtsu to Pyongyang | North Korea | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Ōtsu to Incheon | South Korea | 866 km (538 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Ōtsu to Minhang | China | 1,417 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Ōtsu to Daegu | South Korea | 666 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Ōtsu to Nantong | China | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Ōtsu to Baoshan | China | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Ōtsu to Chongqing | China | 2,810 km (1,746 mi) | about 4 h 21 min |
| Ōtsu to Chengdu | China | 2,997 km (1,862 mi) | about 4 h 36 min |
| Ōtsu to Beijing | China | 1,799 km (1,118 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Ōtsu to Guangzhou | China | 2,555 km (1,588 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Ōtsu to Shenzhen | China | 2,527 km (1,570 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Ōtsu to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,747 km (5,435 mi) | about 11 h 58 min |
| Ōtsu to Tianjin | China | 1,717 km (1,067 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Ōtsu to Wuhan | China | 2,073 km (1,288 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 Ōtsu?
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) is the closest large airport at 46 km (29 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 Ōtsu city centre?
46 km (29 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ōtsu 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.