Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Osaka: what you need to know
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9. The city is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from ADL to Osaka, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from ADL to Osaka, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
You can visit Japan for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Australia. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Adelaide Airport to Osaka, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide, ADL can be reached in about 17 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Osaka? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ADL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Osaka
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Adelaide Airport to Osaka is $371. The cheapest price for a return flight is $762. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ADL to Osaka, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Osaka.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Adelaide Airport to Osaka. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to the centre of Osaka takes around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Adelaide Airport to Osaka. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. Once you've hopped off your flight from Adelaide Airport to Osaka, it'll take you around 18 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near ITM. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from ADL to Osaka at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Osaka
June is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Osaka. To skip the crowds, visit Osaka in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Adelaide Airport to Osaka for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap flights from ADL to Osaka in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Osaka
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Osaka right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Adelaide Airport to Osaka:
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Osaka to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Universal Studios Japan.
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