Flying from Osaka to Beijing: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Osaka. Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Osaka to Beijing jetting off from here.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's chief entry points.
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Osaka to Beijing flight.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing one hour behind Osaka.
The busiest route for flights from Osaka to Beijing is Kansai International Airport (KIX) to {"defaultCase":"Daxing International Airport","accusativeCase":"Daxing International Airport","nominativeCase":"Daxing International Airport","dativeCase":"Daxing International Airport"} (PKX). There are 35 services connecting these two airports every week.
For a stress-free journey, 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 Osaka to Beijing flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Beijing
To find cheap Osaka to Beijing flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Osaka to Beijing.
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Flying from Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Begin your trip at Kansai International Airport (KIX), which offers multiple direct flights from Osaka to Beijing. From KIX, you can fly straight into Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
You'll find a good range of airlines that offer direct Osaka to Beijing plane tickets out of KIX. Some of the most popular are:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing Osaka to Beijing flights departing from Kansai International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Central Osaka to KIX is around 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a handy hotel near Kansai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Osaka to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Kansai International Airport, 67.95% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 miles away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Osaka to Beijing, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Increase the odds of securing the best deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
PEK is situated at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
As soon as your flight from Osaka to Beijing has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 25 miles from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Osaka to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the busiest month for flights from Osaka to Beijing. To avoid the crowds, head to Beijing in February.
Book an Osaka to Beijing ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap flights from Osaka to Beijing around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Osaka to Beijing, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Beijing to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 70 miles south-east to Tianjin to check off its top attractions. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tai'an is another well-known destination in China and is around 260 miles south of Beijing. No trip is complete without visiting Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
