Flying from Miyazaki Airport (KMI) to Osaka: what you need to know
Miyazaki (the location of Miyazaki Airport) and Osaka are in the same timezone — UTC+9.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from KMI to Osaka.
Travelling during a popular month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a direct flight from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka that lands at Kansai International Airport (KIX).
You'll find a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka, including:
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within Japan. You will need a valid identity document though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked your cheap tickets from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka.
KMI is around 5 miles from central Miyazaki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near KMI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Miyazaki Airport (KMI) to Osaka
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka is £31. The cheapest price for a return flight is £66. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from KMI to Osaka, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is around 30 miles from central Osaka. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 44 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is roughly 10 miles from central Osaka. Once you've hopped off your flight from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka, it'll take you around 18 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near ITM. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from KMI to Osaka:
Best time to go to Osaka
June is the busiest month for flights from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka. To skip the crowds, visit Osaka in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from KMI to Osaka sometime around then if you like travelling 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. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Miyazaki Airport to Osaka:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are top sights which should be on every Osaka itinerary.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
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