Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kobe Airport (UKB): what you need to know
Osaka is one hour ahead of Hong Kong and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HKG to UKB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hong Kong International Airport to Kobe Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between HKG and UKB include:
Naha Airport
Haneda Airport
New Chitose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kobe Airport (UKB)
Right now, ج.م. 7,050 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Kobe Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 15,479. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from HKG to UKB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kobe Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HKG to UKB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kobe Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
73.04% of flights departing from Hong Kong International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kobe Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to HKG:
Arriving at Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're getting in on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Kobe Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near UKB:
Go where the road takes you with a Kobe Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten and venture far and wide through Osaka and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Kobe Airport several weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Kobe Airport (UKB) to central Osaka
The address for UKB is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Kobe Airport to the centre of Osaka has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kobe Airport (UKB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kobe Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Osaka in February.
Before locking in your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kobe Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HKG to UKB around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel about 386 kilometres east to Yokohama to check off its top attractions. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No trip is complete without seeing Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.
