Travelling from Montreal to Osaka: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Osaka jetting off from here.
Disembark at Kansai International Airport (KIX), the chief entry point to Osaka.
Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Osaka 13 hours ahead of Montreal.
Leave plenty of time to make your Montreal to Osaka flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Osaka
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Montreal to Osaka flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Osaka? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% touch down on time at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is roughly 25 miles. It'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Montreal to Osaka, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near KIX:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kansai International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Osaka and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Kansai International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically increase closer to your day of departure.
KIX is situated at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
After your flight from Montreal to Osaka has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Osaka is approximately 8 miles from Itami Airport (ITM).
Europcar, Times and Rakuten make collecting an Itami Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from ITM ahead of time. You'll also avoid paying extra, especially when demand is high.
The address for Itami Airport is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Hop off your flight from Montreal to Osaka and go directly to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Osaka is around 16 miles from Kobe Airport (UKB) and usually takes 45 minutes to drive there.
Be in the driver's seat of the next leg of your journey by picking up a Kobe Airport rental car. Europcar, Times and Rakuten make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Montreal to Osaka is a good move. As well as better deals, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at UKB.
The street address for Kobe Airport is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Best time to go to Osaka
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Montreal to Osaka. June is the busiest month to travel to Osaka. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
When booking your Montreal to Osaka tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Montreal to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Osaka
After booking your flight from Montreal to Osaka, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Osaka:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Osaka itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Osaka, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Journey about 240 miles east to Yokohama to tick off its top sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan and is around 85 miles north-east of Osaka. No journey is complete without experiencing Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.
