Travelling from Haneda Airport (HND) to Itami Airport (ITM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Haneda Airport to Itami Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Tokyo and Osaka follow the same timezone, UTC+9.
Take your pick of 262 weekly Haneda Airport to Itami Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with ANA is the earliest available. JAL operates the last service of the day at 19:15.
To ensure you catch your HND to ITM flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Osaka (and then exploring more of Japan!) is easy with JAL. This popular carrier has direct flights from Haneda Airport to Itami Airport.
JAL is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
JAL is the most punctual carrier that operates HND to ITM flights, with 75.05% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Haneda Airport to Itami Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between HND and ITM:
Matsuyama Airport
Oita Airport
Miyazaki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Haneda Airport (HND) to Itami Airport (ITM)
Currently, Rs19,479 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Haneda Airport to Itami Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs35,275. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from HND to ITM, book your trip ten months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Haneda Airport to Itami Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HND to ITM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Haneda Airport to Itami Airport.
Handy information about Haneda Airport (HND)
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Haneda Airport, 73.52% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Tokyo to Haneda Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking an early flight from Haneda Airport to Itami Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to HND:
Arriving at Itami Airport (ITM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Haneda Airport to Itami Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ITM instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Itami Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten and chase adventure across Osaka and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Itami Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Itami Airport (ITM) to central Osaka
The address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Itami Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Osaka. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Itami Airport (ITM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Haneda Airport to Itami Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Osaka. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Haneda Airport to Itami Airport for August if you'd like to visit Osaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HND to ITM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Osaka. Around 386 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Nagoya is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No trip is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.