Travelling from Osaka to Yamagata Airport (GAJ): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Osaka's main airports, Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM). Explore your options for booking a flight from Osaka to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) jetting off from either of these.
Yamagata's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Osaka. Yamagata Airport is located in Yamagata.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) is the most popular route. There are 34 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Japan Airlines at 16:35. Choose the first KIX to GAJ departure operated by Japan Airlines at 08:00 if you want to get going earlier.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Osaka to GAJ. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like June or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
From the centre of Osaka, KIX is around 48 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Kansai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Osaka to Yamagata Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
About Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Osaka to Yamagata Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near GAJ:
Getting from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to central Yamagata
Yamagata Airport to the centre of Yamagata is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
RM338 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Yamagata Airport. Return flights start from RM678. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Osaka to GAJ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Yamagata. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Osaka to Yamagata Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Yamagata. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Osaka to GAJ during then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from Osaka to Yamagata Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Yamagata
After locking in your flight from Osaka to Yamagata Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Yamagata:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Bunshokan, Yamagata Castle Sannomaru Mound and Gassan Park are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Yamagata itinerary.
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