Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Osaka: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka and you'll be in the air for around 13 hours 5 minutes.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Osaka is 7 hours ahead of Helsinki.
The most popular route is from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Take your pick of 12 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from HEL to KIX is the 17:00 Finnair service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 17:45 with Finnair.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from HEL to Osaka. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can reserve a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka. Start your journey at HEL and touch down at Kansai International Airport (KIX).
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Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from HEL to Osaka. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you have a passport from Finland and are travelling to Japan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the length of your trip and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki, HEL can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 44 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Osaka
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka is $623. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,329. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from HEL to Osaka, reserve your journey 3 months before your planned departure.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is approximately 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 44 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. Following your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka, it'll take you around 18 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from HEL to Osaka, tuck yourself in at a hotel near ITM. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Osaka
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka. June is the busiest month to travel to Osaka. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from HEL to Osaka sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Osaka
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Osaka right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka:
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Osaka must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Universal Studios Japan.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Osaka and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect set of wheels once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Osaka.