Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Itami Airport (ITM): what you need to know
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to ITM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Itami Airport. Many travellers pass through Haneda Airport when flying between LHR and ITM.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Itami Airport (ITM)
Currently, ج.م. 27,688 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Itami Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 50,065. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to ITM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Itami Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from LHR to ITM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Itami Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Itami Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Itami Airport (ITM)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Itami Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ITM:
Grab an Itami Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Times and Rakuten are top providers you can book with here.
Increase the odds of securing the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Itami Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Itami Airport (ITM) to central Osaka
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Itami Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Osaka. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Itami Airport (ITM)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Itami Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Osaka based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Itami Airport for August if you'd like to visit Osaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to ITM in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Yokohama will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are key highlights.