Traveling from Osaka to Akita Airport (AXT): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Osaka's main airports, Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM). Check out your options for booking a flight from Osaka to Akita Airport (AXT) setting off from either of these bases.
Akita (where Akita Airport is located) and Osaka share the UTC+9 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Osaka to AXT. A good rule of thumb is 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 jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
KIX is about 48 kilometers from central Osaka. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Osaka to Akita Airport? Stay somewhere close to Kansai International Airport, such as First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport will also put you moments from check-in.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kansai International Airport, data shows 67.95% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
You can book a direct Osaka to Akita Airport (AXT) flight ticket with departures from Itami Airport (ITM). Work out whether departing from ITM makes the most sense for you.
JAL has direct flights from Osaka to AXT leaving from ITM. Book your favorite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
JAL is the top choice for travelers flying from ITM to AXT.
JAL is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Itami Airport and Akita Airport.
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to ITM from central Osaka in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometers away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Osaka to AXT flight? Kick back in a hotel near Itami Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Itami Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.41%.
The address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're making the trip to UKB from central Osaka, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get there by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 40 kilometers.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Kobe Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Osaka to Akita Airport flight:
UKB has an on-time performance rate of 85.15%. This means the majority of its flights touch down on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
You'll find Kobe Airport at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Akita Airport (AXT)
Once your flight from Osaka to Akita Airport has touched down, unwind and relax at a hotel close by. Syohoen is a comfy option just a short drive from AXT.
Grab an Akita Airport rental car and discover Akita and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Times and Rakuten are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Osaka to Akita Airport flight.
The street address for AXT is Akita 県道326号線.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Akita Airport (AXT)
Currently, AED 227 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Akita Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 454. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Osaka to AXT, book your flight ticket two months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Osaka to Akita Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Akita Airport (AXT)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Osaka to Akita Airport (AXT). June is the peak month for travel to Akita. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Akita is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Osaka to AXT flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Osaka to Akita Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Akita
Start your Akita trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Osaka to Akita Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Arayasakura Park and Ninomaru Square are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Akita travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Omoriyama Observation Deck.
Explore more of Japan
Akita is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometers south of Akita, a trip to Sendai will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Haguro Shrine, Yasaka shrine and 仙台七夕祭.
Around 209 kilometers south-west of Akita, Niigata is another essential stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Suwa Shrine, Science Museum and Shiokawa Sake Brewery.
