Travelling from Osaka to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Osaka. Explore your options leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB) when planning your flight from Osaka to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is nine hours behind Osaka.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Osaka to LGW.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Osaka to LGW leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
To reach KIX from central Osaka, it takes about 45 minutes to drive the 48 kilometres or so.
Have an early flight from Osaka to London Gatwick Airport? Stay somewhere close to Kansai International Airport, like First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport will also put you moments from check-in.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kansai International Airport, data shows 67.95% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to ITM from the centre of Osaka in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Osaka to LGW flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Itami Airport:
Itami Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.41%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're travelling to UKB from central Osaka, it'll take you around 45 minutes to arrive by car. The journey is roughly 40 kilometres.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Kobe Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Osaka to London Gatwick Airport flight:
UKB has an on-time performance rating of 85.15%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your plans go off without a hitch.
Kobe Airport is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Osaka to London Gatwick Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Osaka to London Gatwick Airport flight.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central London. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, $502 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,174. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Osaka to LGW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Osaka to London Gatwick Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Osaka to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Visit London in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your Osaka to LGW flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Osaka to London Gatwick Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
After booking your flight from Osaka to London Gatwick Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are top attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without visiting Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.