Flying from Osaka to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): 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 Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) leaving from either of these.
Hiroshima Airport is located in Hiroshima. The city's timezone is UTC+9 — the same as Osaka.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Osaka to HIJ. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
To get to KIX from central Osaka, it takes about 45 minutes to drive the 48 kilometres or so.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Osaka to Hiroshima Airport? First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are near Kansai International Airport. They're an especially great choice if you're jetting out early.
Of the flights that depart from Kansai International Airport, 67.95% land on time at their destination.
KIX's address is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
ITM is approximately 16 kilometres from central Osaka. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Osaka to HIJ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Itami Airport:
Itami Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.41%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Is around UKB 40 kilometres from central Osaka. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Kobe Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Osaka to Hiroshima Airport flight:
UKB has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 85.15%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and touch down when it should.
Kobe Airport is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Have a late flight from Osaka to Hiroshima Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near HIJ and get cosy, quick:
Travel at your own pace with a Hiroshima Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and see more of Hiroshima and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Osaka to Hiroshima Airport flight.
HIJ is located at 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Rs25,244 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Hiroshima Airport. Return flights start at Rs61,820. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Osaka to HIJ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Osaka to Hiroshima Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Osaka to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). Visit Hiroshima in February for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Osaka to HIJ flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hiroshima, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Osaka to Hiroshima Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hiroshima
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Hiroshima right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Osaka to Hiroshima Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Hiroshima itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Hiroshima is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres east of Hiroshima, a trip to Osaka will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Kobe is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 209 kilometres east of Hiroshima. No trip is complete without dropping by Chinatown (Nankinmachi), Cherry Blossom Promenade along the Toga River and Onsen-ji Temple.
