Flying from Taipei to Osaka: what you need to know
Taipei has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Osaka flying out of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Hop off the plane at Osaka's chief entry point, Kansai International Airport (KIX).
A direct flight from Taipei to Osaka takes on average 2 hours 38 minutes. The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is 1 hour ahead of Taipei.
With 163 weekly flights between the two airports, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Taipei to Osaka with Jetstar Japan at 02:30. If you're keen to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from TPE to KIX is with China Airlines at 14:20.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to Osaka, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you hold a passport from Taiwan and are travelling to Japan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the duration of your stay and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap flight from Taipei to Osaka.
Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Jet off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on a nonstop flight from Taipei to Osaka. From TPE, you can travel directly to Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Direct flights from Taipei to Osaka are offered by a good number of airlines at TPE. Book your seat with any of these:
TPE is around 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 42 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Osaka, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is around 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Taipei to Osaka, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Taipei Songshan Airport:
Arriving in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 44 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider booking a hotel close to KIX if you have a late flight from Taipei to Osaka. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Once your flight from Taipei to Osaka has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 18 minutes by car. Central Osaka is approximately 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to ITM. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Taipei to Osaka:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Osaka
Rs20,097 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Osaka. Return flights start at Rs43,372. These prices can change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from Taipei to Osaka, reserve your journey 8 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Taipei to Osaka is April. 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
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Taipei to Osaka. June is the busiest month to visit Osaka. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Taipei to Osaka for August if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Osaka to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Taipei to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Osaka right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Taipei to Osaka:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are must-visits when exploring Osaka.
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