Seoul to Osaka (GMP–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GMP–KIX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Peach, Jeju Air and Korean Air lead the route. The flight covers 519 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MM Peach | 28 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| 7C Jeju Air | 14 | 738 | 1h45-1h50 | – | – | – |
| KE Korean Air Also: JL | 14 | 32Q, 333 | 1h40-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | JL |
| OZ Asiana Airlines Also: NH | 14 | 321, 333 | 1h40 | – | Star Alliance | NH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Osaka from Seoul
| Metric | GMP→KIX | ICN→KIX | CJJ→KIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GMP | – | 20 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 16 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 361 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 21m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
GMP: KST · KIX: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 6:00 PM in Osaka.
South Korean passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Complete the Visit Japan Web registration (vjw.digital.go.jp) before travel to pre-register your customs and immigration declaration, which generates a QR code that speeds up arrival processing. This replaced the paper arrival card at most airports.
At immigration, biometric data (fingerprints and photo) is collected for all foreign nationals. The 90-day entry covers tourism, business meetings, and visiting friends or family. Working is not permitted. For stays beyond 90 days, a visa must be obtained at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul before travel. Extensions within Japan are possible at a Regional Immigration Bureau but require a valid reason and are not guaranteed.
Direct flights from Seoul Incheon and Gimpo to Tokyo Narita, Haneda, Osaka Kansai, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sapporo, and Okinawa run 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours. Korean Air, Asiana, ANA, JAL, Peach, Jin Air, T'way, Jeju Air, and Air Busan operate dozens of daily frequencies across all routes, making Japan the single most connected destination from Korea. Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY), trading at roughly 9 to 10 KRW per JPY 1. IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, ICOCA) work on all trains and at convenience stores. Buy one from any ticket machine for JPY 500 deposit. Japan Rail Pass (7 days, JPY 50,000) covers all JR trains including shinkansen.
GMP–KIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GMP to KIX
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Peach, Jeju Air, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GMP to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GMP to KIX is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 519 miles (836 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gimhae, Jeju and Tokyo Haneda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seoul (ICN), Cheongju (CJJ) and Daegu (TAE).