{ "response": { "Key": "HND-UKB", "orig": { "code": "HND", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Haneda Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "UKB", "type": "airport", "city": "Osaka", "fullCity": "Osaka, Japan", "airport": "Kobe Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Tokyo to Osaka?", "answer": "The flight from Tokyo to Osaka is about 270 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 1 hour 15 minutes in either direction, operated by ANA and Skymark Airlines.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Tokyo to Osaka?", "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Tokyo (HND) to Osaka (UKB). Two airlines fly the route nonstop: Skymark Airlines (BC) operates six daily flights and All Nippon Airways (NH) operates two daily flights, both running daily with typical flight times around 75 minutes.", "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, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. 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": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Osaka?", "answer": "From Kobe Airport (UKB), the Port Liner automated guideway transit connects directly to Sannomiya Station in central Kobe in about 18 minutes, and from there JR lines reach Osaka Station in roughly 20 minutes more, making this the fastest and most-used option. Buses run every 25–40 minutes to Shin-Kobe, Sannomiya, and Kobe stations. Taxis are available but less common for the airport trip; ride-share services are not established in Japan, and car rentals exist but are rarely used for this short urban journey. A high-speed ferry also links Kobe Airport to Kansai Airport in about 30 minutes, though it is mainly for airport transfers rather than city-center access.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Airport", "title": "Kobe Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:07:38Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Municipal_Subway", "title": "Kobe Municipal Subway", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T00:24:19Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Keihanshin", "title": "Transport in Keihanshin", "time_published": "2026-01-05T22:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JR_Kōbe_Line", "title": "JR Kōbe Line", "time_published": "2026-04-15T14:03:26Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Tokyo to Osaka?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Tokyo (HND) to Osaka (UKB). The schedule shows no nonstop red-eyes, and no 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 Tokyo to Osaka?", "answer": "Skymark Airlines and All Nippon Airways operate nonstop flights from Tokyo Haneda to Osaka Kobe, with Skymark running 42 weekly flights and ANA offering 14. Both carriers fly daily, with Skymark departing at 07:20, 09:05, 13:00, 15:35, 17:55, and 20:05, while ANA operates at 06:40 and 20:30.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Osaka?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and avoid peak domestic travel periods." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Tokyo to Osaka?", "answer": "For domestic flights within Japan, you can use a Japanese driver's license, My Number card, or passport as ID. No visa or vaccination proof is required, but bring a payment method for any checked baggage fees." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Osaka?", "answer": "Osaka has two main airports. Kansai International Airport is the primary international gateway, located on an artificial island about 50 km southwest of downtown Osaka. It handles most international flights and is well-connected by train. Itami Airport, officially Osaka International Airport, is much closer to the city center and primarily serves domestic flights, making it convenient for regional travel within Japan." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Haneda Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Tokyo, Haneda Airport is served by two rail lines — the Keikyu Line and the Tokyo Monorail — plus direct airport-access buses from points across Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama. The rail options are generally the fastest and most popular, with the monorail from Hamamatsucho taking about 15–20 minutes and Keikyu from Shinagawa about 15 minutes; both are cheaper than a taxi. Taxis and ride-share services are convenient but cost noticeably more, and driving yourself is possible using the airport’s parking lots (P1–P4 for domestic, plus an international-area lot), though the airport actively encourages public transit to reduce congestion.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.cab.mlit.go.jp/tcab/airport/list/haneda/congestion.html", "title": "東京国際空港内道路の混雑緩和について - 国土交通省 東京航空局" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport_Access_Line", "title": "Haneda Airport Access Line", "time_published": "2026-07-10T00:59:36Z" }, { "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", "title": "Haneda Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T19:50:14Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_International_Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-06T08:15:43Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Osaka airport?", "answer": "Kobe Airport does not have a hotel directly connected to its terminal or on airport grounds. Sleeping options at the airport are limited, though the ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe is located off-site, approximately 4.97 miles (8 km) away from the airport. Travelers seeking rest will find no on-site or terminal-connected hotel at UKB.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/hyogo/osakb/hoteldetail", "title": "ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-crowneplaza?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/kobe-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Kobe Airport Reviews (UKB) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Airport", "title": "Kobe Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:07:38Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Kobe Airport?", "answer": "Kobe Airport is a primarily domestic airport with two passenger terminals — Terminal 1 serves domestic flights and Terminal 2 handles international flights. The airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout both terminals for passengers and visitors.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Airport", "title": "Kobe Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:07:38Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Airport_Station", "title": "Kobe Airport Station", "time_published": "2025-08-09T11:14:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansai_International_Airport", "title": "Kansai International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T17:13:47Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itami_Airport", "title": "Itami Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-15T08:44:39Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Tokyo and Osaka airports?", "answer": "At Tokyo Haneda Airport, mobility assistance is provided through an airport concierge service where trained guides patrol the terminals to help passengers who require aid or are unfamiliar with the airport, and information desks in Terminals 1 and 2 offer directions and guidance. Travelers needing wheelchair or other assistance should arrange it through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight, as is standard practice for Haneda departures. At Kobe Airport, the terminal is compact and fully served by domestic operations.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport_Terminal_2_Station", "title": "Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-24T02:47:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T19:50:14Z" }, { "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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_International_Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-06T08:15:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Airport", "title": "Kobe Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:07:38Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansai_International_Airport", "title": "Kansai International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T17:13:47Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Kobe", "title": "Port of Kobe", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T19:48:32Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itami_Airport", "title": "Itami Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-15T08:44:39Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Tokyo to Osaka?", "answer": "All Nippon Airways operates this route using Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 767-300 aircraft. Skymark Airlines flies it with Boeing 737 family aircraft.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Tokyo to Osaka?", "answer": "All Nippon Airways (NH) is a Star Alliance member. Skymark Airlines (BC) is an independent Japanese carrier with no global alliance affiliation. So from Tokyo Haneda to Kobe, Star Alliance is the only global alliance present, through ANA, while Skymark flies the route outside any alliance; other alliances may serve the broader Tokyo–Osaka market via connections to Kansai or Itami.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. 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": [ "flight_schedule", "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Tokyo?", "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport offers a wide range of lounge options across all three terminals, including Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA in Haneda Airport Garden, Power Lounge Premium, Sky Lounge South, TIAT Lounge, and multiple Power Lounge and Airport Lounge locations in Terminals 1 and 2. Terminal 3 also houses The Centurion Lounge and Delta Sky Club. Several lounges, such as Sky Lounge South and Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA, operate around the clock, while others like the Power Lounge locations are open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/japan/haneda", "title": "Tokyo International Airport HND Lounges - HND Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46", "time_published": "2026-08-18T11:40:12Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/HND", "title": "American Express Lounges at Tokyo International Airport | Amex XB", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/HND", "title": "American Express Lounges at Tokyo International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/hnd-airport.html", "title": "Tokyo Haneda, Japan (HND)", "favicon": "https://www.aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/haneda", "title": "Tokyo International Airport HND Lounges - HND Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Tokyo to Osaka?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on this domestic Japan route depends on the airline and fare type. Basic fares may exclude checked bags, while standard tickets typically include one free checked bag. Carry‑on is generally included for all fare classes." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Tokyo to Osaka?", "answer": "On this domestic route, typical options are Economy and sometimes Business class with standard recliner seats. Flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy usually does not." } } } }