Flying from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport (NGS): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport (NGS). Explore the options for setting off from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM), two of the city's main airports.
Hop on a direct Osaka to Nagasaki Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Osaka and Nagasaki (where Nagasaki Airport is located) share the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. You can travel from KIX to NGS on Peach Aviation's 11:05am departure.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Osaka to NGS.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from KIX, you can take a direct flight from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport with Peach Aviation.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Peach Aviation between KIX and NGS.
To get to KIX from central Osaka, it takes around 45 minutes to drive the 48 kilometres or so.
If you're catching an early flight from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) at First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport is another handy option near Kansai International Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kansai International Airport, 67.95% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
KIX's address is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Thinking of flying out of Itami Airport (ITM)? Direct Osaka to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) flight tickets can be booked from here.
JAL offers direct flights from Osaka to NGS leaving from ITM. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination without any detours.
On the ITM to NGS route, JAL is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Among the carriers operating flights between Itami Airport and Nagasaki Airport, JAL has the most consistent on-time performance.
ITM is around 16 kilometres from central Osaka. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Itami Airport the day before your Osaka to NGS flight:
77.41% of flights out of Itami Airport meet their expected arrival time.
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Get to your destination faster from Kobe Airport (UKB). Direct flights from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport can be booked from here.
Skymark Airlines is one airline that offers direct Osaka to NGS flight tickets from UKB.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Skymark Airlines from UKB to NGS.
Skymark Airlines leads the way in punctuality. A reliable 90.48% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
On your way to UKB from central Osaka? The airport is around 40 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 45 minutes by car.
Make catching an early Osaka to Nagasaki Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Kobe Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
UKB has an on-time performance rate of 85.15%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
You'll find Kobe Airport at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
If you have a late flight from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near NGS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Nagasaki Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from スカイレンタカー, Budget or バジェットレンタカー and explore beyond Nagasaki's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Osaka to Nagasaki Airport flight.
You'll find NGS at 593 Mishimamachi, Omura.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport is Rs8,498. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs23,749. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Osaka to NGS.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on an Osaka to Nagasaki Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Nagasaki. June is when most people book flights from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport (NGS), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Osaka to NGS flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Nagasaki, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 11ºC.
More about Nagasaki
After booking your flight from Osaka to Nagasaki Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nagasaki:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Mt. Inasa, Hypocenter of Atomic Bombing and Nagasaki Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Nagasaki itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Nagasaki will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 88 kilometres north-east of Nagasaki, a visit to Fukuoka will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Itsukushima Shrine, teamLab Forest Fukuoka and Life-Size RX-93ff ν Gundam Statue.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Japan, consider Kagoshima, roughly 161 kilometres south of Nagasaki. Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach are among its highlights.