Travelling from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Niigata Airport.
Niigata's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Osaka.
Each week, there are 52 Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Niigata Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, jump on the 07:10 JAL flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:05 with ANA.
To ensure you catch your ITM to KIJ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
J-Air has direct flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Niigata Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Niigata — and maybe even more of Japan if you have time.
J-Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) ranks as the top on-time carrier for ITM to KIJ flights, with 84.97% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Niigata Airport. Many travellers pass through Sapporo Chitose Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)
$67 is the lowest price for a one-way Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Niigata Airport flight. A return flight starts from $139. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ITM to KIJ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Niigata Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from ITM land on schedule 83% of the time.
Central Osaka to Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ITM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Niigata Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Niigata Airport (KIJ)
Consider a stay at Hotel Nikko Niigata after your Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Niigata Airport flight. It's not too far from KIJ and a great option if you'd like to get some sleep right away.
Pick up a Niigata Airport rental car and discover Niigata and beyond with your own set of wheels. Nissan Rent a Car, Orix and NIPPON Rent A Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Niigata Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to central Niigata
You'll find KIJ at 2350 Matsuhamacho.
From Niigata Airport, Niigata is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Niigata Airport (KIJ)
April is the busiest month for flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Niigata Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Niigata in March.
Book your flight from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to Niigata Airport for August if you want to explore Niigata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ITM to KIJ in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Niigata. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
Osaka is another essential stop in Japan and is around 483 kilometres south-west of Niigata. No trip is complete without dropping by Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.