Flying from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Niigata Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport.
Niigata and Osaka are in the same timezone, UTC+9.
Choose from 52 weekly Niigata Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with ANA is the earliest you can take. JAL operates the latest service of the day at 19:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your KIJ to ITM flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
J-Air is your gateway to discovering Osaka (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Japan!). Check out the direct flights from Niigata Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is J-Air.
The most punctual carrier that offers KIJ to ITM flights is ANA (All Nippon Airways). Its services arrive without delay 79.95% of the time.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Niigata Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport. Many passengers pass through Sapporo Chitose Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
Right now, P3,462 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Niigata Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P6,748. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from KIJ to ITM, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Niigata Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Niigata Airport (KIJ)
You'll find KIJ at 2350 Matsuhamacho.
Niigata Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from KIJ make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Central Niigata to Niigata Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from Niigata Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport? Check out Hotel Nikko Niigata. Catch some z's here before making your way to KIJ.
Arriving at Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
If you're coming in on a late Niigata Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ITM:
Hit the road running by picking up a Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten to explore Osaka and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of scoring a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) to central Osaka
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport is roughly 18 kilometers from the centre of Osaka. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Niigata Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Osaka. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Niigata Airport to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KIJ to ITM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Osaka, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometers east to Tokyo to check off its leading attractions. From Tokyo Skytree to Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nagoya is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometers north-east of Osaka. No trip is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.