Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Osaka: what you need to know
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9. The city is 8 hours ahead of Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from BCN to Osaka, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing flights from BCN to Osaka, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you have a passport from Spain and plan to travel to Japan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Osaka.
Travelling from central Barcelona to BCN takes about 33 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Osaka, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Osaka
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Osaka is 316 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 604 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BCN to Osaka. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Finding cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Osaka is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to show the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from BCN to Osaka. There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to the centre of Osaka takes about 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Consider booking a hotel near KIX if you have a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Osaka. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Itami Airport (ITM)
After your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Osaka has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 18 minutes by car. Central Osaka is roughly 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM).
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near ITM. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from BCN to Osaka at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Osaka
June is the busiest month to catch a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Osaka while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Osaka, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Osaka, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from BCN to Osaka around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Osaka
After booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Osaka, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Osaka itinerary.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Osaka and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one go to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Osaka.