Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Osaka: what you need to know
Manchester Airport is located in Manchester. Operating on the UTC+9 timezone, Osaka is 9 hours ahead of Manchester.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from MAN to Osaka.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight from MAN to Osaka that includes a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can enter Japan for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your cheap tickets from Manchester Airport to Osaka, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
MAN is around 11 miles from central Manchester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near MAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Osaka or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Osaka
£259 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to Osaka. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £482. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MAN to Osaka. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Osaka.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Manchester Airport to Osaka. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is approximately 30 miles. It'll take you around 44 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Manchester Airport to Osaka, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Once your flight from Manchester Airport to Osaka has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 18 minutes by car. Central Osaka is roughly 10 miles from Itami Airport (ITM).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to ITM. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from MAN to Osaka:
Best time to go to Osaka
June is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Osaka. To skip the crowds, travel to Osaka in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Osaka in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from MAN to Osaka in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Osaka
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Osaka right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Manchester Airport to Osaka:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are top sights which should be on any well-planned Osaka itinerary.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
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