Travelling from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Osaka: what you need to know
Osaka is 8 hours ahead of Warsaw, where Frederic Chopin Airport is located. Osaka operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from WAW to Osaka. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can visit Japan for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Poland. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to Osaka, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
WAW is about 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Osaka? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near WAW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Osaka
293 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Osaka. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 634 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from WAW to Osaka. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Osaka, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
As soon as your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Osaka has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 18 minutes by car. Central Osaka is approximately 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to ITM. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from WAW to Osaka:
Best time to go to Osaka
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Osaka. June is the most popular month to visit Osaka. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Osaka for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from WAW to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Osaka right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Osaka:
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are a couple of top attractions to add to your Osaka must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Universal Studios Japan.
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