Travelling from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Kobe Airport (UKB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kobe Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Tokyo and Osaka share the same timezone, UTC+9.
Flights from HND to UKB start at 06:40 — the first with ANA. The last service of the day is at 20:30 with ANA. In total, you can choose from 53 weekly Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kobe Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your HND to UKB flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Osaka (and then discovering more of Japan!) is a snap with Skymark Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kobe Airport.
Skymark Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Skymark Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates HND to UKB flights. An exceptional 88.46% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kobe Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HND and UKB include:
Sapporo Chitose Airport
Kagoshima Airport
Nagasaki Airport
Handy information about Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Of the departures from Tokyo Haneda Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Tokyo Haneda Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near HND. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kobe Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kobe Airport (UKB)
Book a hotel near UKB if you're taking a late Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kobe Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kobe Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten to explore Osaka and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Kobe Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Kobe Airport (UKB) to central Osaka
You'll find UKB at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
From Kobe Airport, Osaka is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kobe Airport (UKB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kobe Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Osaka in March.
Book your flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kobe Airport for August if you want to go to Osaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HND to UKB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Osaka. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Japan, consider Nagoya, roughly 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are highlights.
