Travelling from Osaka to Taipei: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Osaka. Check out your options departing from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB) when organising your flight from Osaka to Taipei.
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) and Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's chief entry points.
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Osaka to Taipei flight.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei one hour behind Osaka.
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) is the busiest route. When booking your flight from Osaka to Taipei, you can pick from 126 services every week between KIX and TPE.
To ensure you get on your Osaka to Taipei flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Taipei
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Osaka to Taipei flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Osaka
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
You can catch a direct flight from Osaka to Taipei taking off from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX). Begin your journey at KIX and end it at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE).
These are some of the popular carriers offering direct Osaka to Taipei plane tickets with departures from KIX:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Osaka to Taipei flights departing from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA)
KIX is around 40 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Osaka to Taipei or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
73% of flights leaving from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
You can take a direct flight from Osaka to Taipei leaving from Kobe Airport (UKB). Begin your travels at UKB and come in for landing at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE).
From UKB, you can book a direct Osaka to Taipei plane ticket with EVA Air.
UKB is around 26 kilometres from central Osaka. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Kobe Airport the day before your flight from Osaka to Taipei:
Most flights that leave Kobe Airport reach their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81%.
The address for UKB is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Arriving in Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Osaka to Taipei, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Grab a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car rental are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA) is around 5 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. After your flight from Osaka to Taipei, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 25 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to TSA. Settle in and get cosy after your Osaka to Taipei flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Sung Shan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at TSA can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month for flights from Osaka to Taipei. To avoid the crowds, visit Taipei in March.
Lock in a Osaka to Taipei ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Taipei to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Osaka to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taipei right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Osaka to Taipei:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Taipei 101 Observatory, TAIPEI 101 and Shilin Night Market are leading attractions which should be on any good Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Taipei, now it's time to discover more of Taiwan. Journey around 129 kilometres southwest to Taichung to check off its top sights. From Chenghuangmiao to Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Start your sightseeing at Chimei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Old Fort.
