Travelling from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Osaka: what you need to know
Townsville Airport is located in Townsville. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Osaka is one hour behind Townsville.
Leave enough time to catch your TSV to Osaka flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Located around 5 kilometres from central Townsville, TSV can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Townsville Airport to Osaka? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to TSV:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Townsville Airport, data shows 71.52% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Osaka
ج.م. 21,133 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Townsville Airport to Osaka flight. A return flight ticket starts from ج.م. 41,664. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from TSV to Osaka, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Stay moments from the tarmac if you're coming in on a late flight from Townsville Airport to Osaka. First Cabin Kansai Airport is a comfortable option close to KIX. Or check in and get some rest at Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport before continuing to your final destination.
Grab a Kansai International Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserve your ride from Kansai International Airport several weeks ahead of your flight from TSV to Osaka. If you're going away during peak season, book even earlier to get the lowest price possible.
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is around 16 kilometres from central Osaka. Once you've disembarked your flight from Townsville Airport to Osaka, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near ITM. Kick back and get cosy after your TSV to Osaka flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Grab an Itami Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, Times and Rakuten.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from ITM in advance so you can just pick up the keys and get on your way.
The address for Itami Airport is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Townsville Airport to Osaka has touched down. Central Osaka is about 40 kilometres from Kobe Airport (UKB) and takes roughly 45 minutes to get to by car.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, choose a hotel near UKB. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your TSV to Osaka flight:
Take control of the next leg of your trip with a Kobe Airport rental car. Europcar, Times and Rakuten are dependable companies for booking.
Rental providers sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so book your ride from UKB well ahead of your flight from Townsville Airport to Osaka. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Kobe Airport can be found at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Best time to go to Osaka
Plan your trip to Osaka during high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Townsville Airport to Osaka in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Book your Townsville Airport to Osaka flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from TSV to Osaka around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Osaka
After booking your flight from Townsville Airport to Osaka, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Osaka:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Osaka itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. About 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a trip to Yokohama will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No journey is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.