Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Osaka: what you need to know
Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham. Operating on the UTC+9 timezone, Osaka is 9 hours ahead of Birmingham.
To ensure you catch your flight from BHX to Osaka, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from BHX to Osaka that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You don't need a visa for Japan if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Osaka, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
BHX is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 48 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Osaka, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Osaka
P23,813 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Osaka. Return flights start from P50,886. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to Osaka, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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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 around 44 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Osaka, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is about 16 kilometres from central Osaka. Following your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Osaka, it'll take you around 18 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near ITM. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from BHX to Osaka at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Osaka
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Osaka. June is the most popular month for a trip to Osaka. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Osaka for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from BHX to Osaka sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Osaka
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Osaka right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Osaka:
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Osaka must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Universal Studios Japan.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Birmingham International Airport to Osaka to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info on car rentals in Osaka, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.