Flying from Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) to Osaka: what you need to know
Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Kochi (the location of Kochi Ryoma Airport).
To ensure you catch your flight from KCZ to Osaka, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Nonstop flights from Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) to Osaka are available for booking. Itami Airport (ITM) is where you'll disembark.
Check out the deals with ANA (All Nippon Airways). This airline has direct flights from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Osaka.
When flying within Japan, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present another kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Osaka, make sure your ID is up to date.
To reach KCZ from central Kochi, it'll take around 26 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near KCZ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Osaka or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) to Osaka
RM208 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Osaka. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM416. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KCZ to Osaka if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Osaka is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to show the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is around 48 kilometres from central Osaka. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Osaka, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Central Osaka is about 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM). After your flight from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Osaka has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 18 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near ITM. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from KCZ to Osaka:
Best time to go to Osaka
June is the busiest month to board a flight from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Osaka while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Osaka, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Osaka in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from KCZ to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
Start your Osaka trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Osaka, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are top attractions which should feature on every Osaka itinerary.
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