Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Osaka: what you need to know
Osaka is 6 hours ahead of Riyadh, where King Khaled International Airport is located. Osaka operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from RUH to Osaka. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from RUH to Osaka, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you have a passport from Saudi Arabia, you will need an embassy visa to enter Japan. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Osaka for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Central Riyadh to RUH is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 33 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Osaka? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RUH:
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Osaka
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Osaka is C$171. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$685. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from RUH to Osaka. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Osaka.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to KIX if you have a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Osaka. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Once your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Osaka has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 18 minutes by car. Central Osaka is approximately 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM).
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near ITM. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from RUH to Osaka:
Best time to go to Osaka
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Osaka. June is the most popular month to travel to Osaka. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Osaka for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap flights from RUH to Osaka in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Osaka
Once you've booked your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Osaka, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Osaka:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are popular attractions which should be on every Osaka itinerary.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Osaka and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Osaka.