{ "response": { "Key": "ITM-HND", "orig": { "code": "ITM", "type": "airport", "city": "Osaka", "fullCity": "Osaka, Japan", "airport": "Osaka Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "HND", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Haneda Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Osaka (Itami, ITM) to Tokyo (Haneda, HND) typically takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. There are no layover options on this route as it is a short domestic hop with frequent direct service. Return flight times are similar." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) run daily on both JAL (JL) and ANA (NH), with a combined 389 weekly departures — JAL offers about 256 flights a week and ANA about 133. Service operates every day of the week, with departures spread across the day from early morning through evening.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tokyo?", "answer": "Haneda Airport offers a range of ground transportation into central Tokyo. The fastest option is the Keikyu Line train, reaching Shinagawa in about 15 minutes, while the Tokyo Monorail connects to Hamamatsucho in roughly 20 minutes. Taxis and ride‑share services are available but are significantly more expensive and often slower due to traffic. Limousine buses provide direct service to major hotels and districts, and car rentals are an option though less practical for city travel. The train is the most widely used and efficient choice for reaching central Tokyo.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z" }, { "url": "http://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/15_hf_000051.html", "title": "Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport - MLIT Japan" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Route", "title": "Haneda Route", "time_published": "2025-08-02T01:46:55Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/report/press/kouku07_hh_000001.html", "title": "Press Release：Revision of Domestic Passenger Service Facility Charge（PSFC）at Tokyo Int’l Airport(HANEDA) - MLIT Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism", "time_published": "2014-01-07T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/", "title": "Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "favicon": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/site_resource/common/img/000013562.png", "time_published": "2026-06-23T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "No overnight red-eye flights are scheduled from Osaka (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways operate non‑stop from Osaka Itami to Tokyo Haneda. Japan Airlines runs up to 256 weekly flights with departures throughout the day, while All Nippon Airways offers around 133 weekly flights. Fares aren't listed, but both carriers provide frequent daily service on this busy domestic route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "This domestic route is highly punctual, with Japan Airlines and ANA maintaining strong on‑time records. Early flights from Itami (ITM) to Haneda (HND) offer the best reliability." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures, cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, and fewer tourists than peak summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "For this domestic flight within Japan, bring a government-issued ID such as a driver's license or passport, and a payment method for any baggage fees. No visa or vaccination certificates are required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?", "answer": "Haneda is closest to central Tokyo and ideal for domestic flights and business. Narita is farther out but serves most international routes and many low-cost carriers." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport has the Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Transit, an on-site hotel located airside in Terminal 3 near Gate 114, accessible only to international transit or departing passengers with a boarding pass. Additionally, the Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda is situated landside in Terminal 3, connected directly to the departure lobby. For Terminals 1 and 2, there are no on-site hotels, but nearby hotels with shuttle service are available.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/tokyo_haneda.htm", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-01-07T17:08:35Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/tokyo-haneda-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:31Z" }, { "url": "https://royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/transit/index.html", "title": "Transit Hotel - [Official] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda- Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Building - Hotel in Tokyo" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/japan/tokyo/activities/tokyo_haneda_airport_hnd_to_tokyo_hotel_address_round_trip_private_transfer-XG21GV", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Tokyo hotel/address - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-04-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/japan/tokyo/activities/tokyo_haneda_airport_hnd_transfer_private_transfer_single_way-XBZVQ9", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) Transfer Private Transfer(Single way)", "time_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/about/gallery/", "title": "Gallery - [Official] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda- Inside Haneda Airport Terminal 3 - Hotel in Tokyo", "time_published": "2026-04-15T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Haneda Intl Airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport has currency exchange counters in all terminals, including Travelex and other provider locations in Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Prayer rooms are available in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, typically located near the departure gates or central areas. Free Wi‑Fi is offered throughout all terminals under the network 'HANEDA-FREE-WIFI'.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport_Terminal_1_Station", "title": "Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-10T02:50:49Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/sustainability/social/relief_and_safety/03/index.html", "title": "Facility and Service Information｜Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "time_published": "2002-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/index.html", "title": "Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "time_published": "2025-12-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/report/press/kouku07_hh_000001.html", "title": "Press Release：Revision of Domestic Passenger Service Facility Charge（PSFC）at Tokyo Int’l Airport(HANEDA) - MLIT Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism", "time_published": "2014-01-07T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "Flights from Osaka Itami to Tokyo Haneda are mostly operated with Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100, Boeing 767, and Boeing 787-8 aircraft, though many flights list the aircraft type as unspecified. Japan Airlines flies the 737-800, 767, and 787-8, while other carriers use A320-family jets, and the exact aircraft can vary by day and flight. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on this busy domestic route, but specifics depend on the airline and the aircraft assigned.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft", "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Osaka?", "answer": "Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) has two airline lounges in the central departure area: the ANA Lounge and the JAL Sakura Lounge, both operated by the airport's hub carriers. Access is available to business class passengers, elite status holders, and members of partner programs like Star Alliance or oneworld. The lounges offer comfortable seating, light snacks, beverages including beer, and Wi-Fi. Priority Pass members can also use a restaurant voucher at the Osaka Airport Winery in the central block, though there is no dedicated independent lounge at ITM.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/osaka-international-itami-intl", "title": "Osaka Itami Airport ITM Lounges - ITM Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airports-guide.com/lufthansa-airlines/lufthansa-airlines-itm-terminal-osaka-international-airport/", "title": "Lufthansa Airlines ITM Terminal – Osaka International Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airports-guide.com/ibex-airlines/ibex-airlines-itm-terminal-itami-airport/", "title": "Ibex Airlines ITM Terminal, Itami Airport", "time_published": "2024-05-24T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itami_Airport", "title": "Itami Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T02:23:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osaka_Airport", "title": "Osaka Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2024-10-29T14:51:50Z" } ] }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Osaka to Tokyo?", "answer": "On this short domestic route, flights typically offer Economy class only, with Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business not commonly available." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium fares on Japan Airlines or ANA typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while discounted tickets may not." } } } }