Flying from Paris to Osaka: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Paris to Osaka, there's a nice range of airports you can jet off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main options.
Touch down in Osaka at Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB).
The average length of a direct Paris to Osaka flight is 13 hours.
Osaka is eight hours ahead of Paris and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
With four flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Paris to Osaka with Air France at 13:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from CDG to KIX is with Air France at 13:45.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Paris to Osaka flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Osaka
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Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on plane tickets from Paris to Osaka. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can book a direct flight from Paris to Osaka taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Start your journey at CDG and come in for landing at Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Lock in your Paris to Osaka plane tickets with Air France. This airline is a top choice for direct flights from CDG.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Paris to Osaka flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Paris to Osaka? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to Osaka, unwind in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The journey to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Paris to Osaka flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights that depart from BVA arrive at their final stop on schedule 66.39% of the time.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Osaka. Book one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Kansai International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and find adventure across Osaka and beyond.
Reserve your ride from Kansai International Airport several weeks before your departure date to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's a good idea to book your Paris to Osaka flight even earlier.
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. Once you've hopped off your flight from Paris to Osaka, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near UKB. Unwind after your Paris to Osaka flight at any of these well-located options:
Europcar, Times and Rakuten make picking up an Itami Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Usually, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from ITM once your travel dates are set.
The address for Itami Airport is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Kobe Airport (UKB) is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the city centre in a car once you've hopped off your flight from Paris to Osaka.
Take control of the next part of your journey by picking up a Kobe Airport rental car. Europcar, Times and Rakuten are dependable companies for booking.
Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Paris to Osaka is a good move. Along with better prices, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at UKB.
Kobe Airport's street address is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Best time to go to Osaka
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Paris to Osaka. June is the most popular month for a trip to Osaka. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
When booking your Paris to Osaka tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Paris to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
After booking your flight from Paris to Osaka, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are highlights which should be on every Osaka itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a trip to Yokohama will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are among the biggest draws.
