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Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Osaka.

Flights from Dubai to Osaka usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and may arrive at several airports in Osaka area, including Osaka Itami (ITM) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪1,455 round-trip via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared to ₪4,592 for direct flights.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Osaka most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 13% of one-stop connections

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Dubai to Osaka route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₪1,622 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₪2,478, a difference of ₪855. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Osaka route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 2 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Osaka flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Dotonbori Glico Man Sign is one of the most viewed places in Osaka on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Osaka:

• Earliest: departs at 03:00 and lands at 12:07
• Latest: departs at 03:05 and lands at 12:12.

The flight takes about 9h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 52% above the route average of ₪2,229. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dubai to Osaka takes 9h 07m, covering 12,210 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Osaka flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 21m, compared with 14h 54m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 15h 00m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

Osaka is 5 hours ahead of Dubai (Japan Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Osaka is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (KIX) – daily rates from around ₪32:

• Yesaway
• CG Car Rental
• KuMa Rental Car
• IX Rental
• HM Rent a Car

Near Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) – daily rates from around ₪86:

• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• ORIX Rent a Car
• Nissan Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Osaka range from ₪1,612 to ₪2,787, with an average of ₪2,229 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪1,612 counts as a good deal.