Find cheap flights to Osaka

Flights to Osaka, Japan, are frequent from the UK and are quick considering the distance between the two countries. If you are flying from London to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, your flight time will take just under 14 hours. For those flying from Manchester, you will have a total journey time of about 13 hours and 45 minutes. From Edinburgh it takes a little bit longer to reach your destination, at just under 15 hours.

There are currently no direct Osaka flight deals from the UK, however there are plenty of fast fights that require a connection at another airport. You can choose between several airports in London, depending on which is most convenient for you. Flights from London Heathrow Airport require a change in Beijing Capital International Airport, journeys from London Gatwick Airport need to change at Istanbul Airport, whilst trips from London City Airport need a transfer at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Form the north of England, you can catch a flight from Manchester Airport, which requires you to change in Amsterdam too, whereas if you are flying from Scotland, you can get a flight from Edinburgh Airport via Helsinki Airport.

Getting from Osaka Airport to Osaka city centre is very easy, with fast trains connecting the airport and Tennōji Station. This is inexpensive and takes around 50 minutes. Should you be in a hurry, there is also the option of getting an express train which takes about 35 minutes, but costs slightly more. Upon arrival, you will see signs that you can follow to the train station. You can also catch a taxi from the front of the terminal building. The journey time is about the same as the train, but they cost a lot more. You can also get a Limousine Bus, which takes a similar time to the other options and is quite cheap. The buses can be caught in front of the terminal building and tickets can be purchased in advance from a machine.

British citizens do not need a visa to visit Japan, as long as their stay is under 90 days. You’ll also need to make sure your passport is valid for the entirety of your visit.

A city that has so much to offer, there is something for all the family in Osaka. Start your trip with a visit to Universal Studios Japan, which is full of thrilling rides based your favourite movies, then have a breather and visit Osaka Castle Park, the former home of a 16th century Japanese ruler. A very tranquil environment, it’s a great place to see the famous cherry blossom if you’re visiting during the right time of year. Dive into an unknown world at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyūkan, where you can see all sorts of underwater species and watch their feeding times too. Finish off your trip to Osaka with a visit to Tempōzan Ferris Wheel, an extremely large tourist attraction which gives you amazing views of the city.

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