Flights to Sakai
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Sakai is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 22 km (14 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, 23 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 27 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 22 km (14 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 23 km (14 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 27 km (17 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,560 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 Sakai
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakai to Shanghai | China | 1,359 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Sakai to Seoul | South Korea | 831 km (517 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Sakai to Harbin | China | 1,448 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Sakai to Tokyo | Japan | 403 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Sakai to Weifang | China | 1,496 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Sakai to Shenyang | China | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Sakai to Dalian | China | 1,324 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Sakai to Qingdao | China | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Sakai to Yantai | China | 1,300 km (808 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Sakai to Suzhou | China | 1,433 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sakai to Changchun | China | 1,351 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Sakai to Pudong | China | 1,354 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Sakai to Wuxi | China | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Sakai to Yokohama | Japan | 393 km (244 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Sakai to Ningbo | China | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Sakai to Anshan | China | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Sakai to Changzhou | China | 1,475 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Sakai to Busan | South Korea | 590 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Sakai to Pyongyang | North Korea | 995 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Sakai to Incheon | South Korea | 850 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Sakai to Minhang | China | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Sakai to Daegu | South Korea | 641 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Sakai to Chongqing | China | 2,771 km (1,722 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Sakai to Chengdu | China | 2,961 km (1,840 mi) | about 4 h 33 min |
| Sakai to Beijing | China | 1,785 km (1,109 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Sakai to Guangzhou | China | 2,503 km (1,555 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Sakai to Shenzhen | China | 2,473 km (1,537 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Sakai to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,752 km (5,438 mi) | about 11 h 58 min |
| Sakai to Tianjin | China | 1,701 km (1,057 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Sakai to Wuhan | China | 2,031 km (1,262 mi) | about 3 h 21 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 Sakai?
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) is the closest large airport at 22 km (14 mi). The others, UKB, KIX, TKS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ITM from Sakai city centre?
22 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sakai 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.