Traveling from Osaka to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is nine hours behind Osaka. London Heathrow Airport is located in London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Osaka to LHR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Osaka to LHR departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Traveling from central Osaka to KIX takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Kansai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Osaka to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Kansai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Osaka to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaving Osaka Itami International Airport.
ITM is around 18 kilometers from central Osaka. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Osaka to LHR flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Osaka Itami International Airport:
Flights from Osaka Itami International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 83% of them arriving on schedule.
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
UKB is roughly 32 kilometers from central Osaka. Driving from the city center to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Osaka to London Heathrow Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Kobe Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 82% of its departing flights arriving without delays, UKB is a dependable starting point for any trip.
You'll find Kobe Airport at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Have a late flight from Osaka to London Heathrow Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near LHR and get cozy, quick:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Osaka to London Heathrow Airport flight.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, central London is around 24 kilometers away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city center by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
At the moment, AED 1,241 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 3,003. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Osaka to LHR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Osaka to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Plan your visit to London in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Osaka to LHR plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Osaka to London Heathrow Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
After booking your flight from Osaka to London Heathrow Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
Your London visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometers northwest to Manchester to check off its leading attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 153 kilometers northwest of London, Birmingham is another favorite stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.