Flying from London to Kobe Airport (UKB): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Kobe Airport (UKB), you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Osaka is nine hours ahead of London. Kobe Airport is located in Osaka, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to UKB, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you want to explore a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Haneda Airport (HND) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to UKB.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Kobe Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to UKB flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Kobe Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Kobe Airport (UKB)
Have a late flight from London to Kobe Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near UKB and get cosy, quick:
UKB is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kobe Airport (UKB)
Currently, Rs131,710 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kobe Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs237,924. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to UKB, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Kobe Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on flight tickets from London to UKB.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from London to Kobe Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from London to Kobe Airport (UKB)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Osaka. July is when most people book flights from London to Kobe Airport (UKB), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your London to UKB flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Kobe Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
After booking your flight from London to Kobe Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Osaka:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are must-visits when exploring Osaka.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey about 161 kilometres east to Nagoya to tick off its top sights. From Nagoya Castle to Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine, your itinerary will be busy.
Hiroshima is another standout destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Osaka. No trip is complete without seeing Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.
