Flying from Osaka to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Osaka. Check out your options leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB) when organising your flight from Osaka to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Melbourne is two hours ahead of Osaka. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Osaka to MEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Osaka to MEL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
KIX is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Osaka. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
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Of the departures from Kansai International Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)
Add a stopover to your journey at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). It's a key transfer point for flights from Osaka to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) departing Osaka Itami International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Osaka to ITM in around 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kms (11 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
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77% of flights taking off from Osaka Itami International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
The trip to UKB from central Osaka is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 32 kms (20 miles) or so.
Make catching an early Osaka to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Kobe Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
UKB has an on-time performance rating of 85%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
You'll find Kobe Airport at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
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Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Melbourne. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is £135. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £332. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Osaka to MEL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Osaka to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). December is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in September.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Osaka to MEL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Osaka to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July when temperatures are between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
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Flinders Street Railway Station and Australian Grand Prix are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Melbourne to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 113 kms (70 miles) away to the northwest, popular attractions include Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Australia, head for Ballarat, about 88 kms (55 miles) west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are among its highlights.
