Flying from Bangkok to Osaka: what you need to know
Bangkok is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Osaka leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Hop off the plane at Osaka's primary hub, Kansai International Airport (KIX).
A direct flight from Bangkok to Osaka takes an average of 5 hours 42 minutes. The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is 2 hours ahead of Bangkok.
With 155 flights a week between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Bangkok to Osaka with JAL at 00:25. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from BKK to KIX is with Thai Airways International at 23:59.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Bangkok to Osaka. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
If you hold a passport from Thailand, you will need an embassy visa to enter Japan. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Bangkok to Osaka for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You can get a direct flight from Bangkok to Osaka leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Start your journey at BKK and land at Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Book your direct flight from Bangkok to Osaka with Thai Airways International. This well-known airline offers services from BKK.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Bangkok to Osaka departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Osaka, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Bangkok to Osaka, check out these options when taking off from Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Haneda Airport (HND)
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour and 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Bangkok to Osaka, take it easy in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
Arriving in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is approximately 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 44 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Reserve a hotel close to KIX if you're taking a late flight from Bangkok to Osaka. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. Once you've disembarked your flight from Bangkok to Osaka, allow for a drive time of approximately 18 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
You'll find some cosy hotels to call home for the night near ITM. Settle in after your flight from Bangkok to Osaka at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Osaka
Right now, R 2,252 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Osaka. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,563. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Bangkok to Osaka.
The cheapest month for tickets from Bangkok to Osaka is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Best time to go to Osaka
June is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Osaka. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Osaka in April.
Before booking a flight from Bangkok to Osaka, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Osaka sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Osaka
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Osaka, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are must-visits when exploring Osaka.
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