How to find cheap flights to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Right now, $236 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Kumamoto Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to KMJ for $489.
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It's generally recommended to book roughly one month ahead of your travel date. That's when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Kumamoto, where Kumamoto Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Kumamoto. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, as well as different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kumamoto Airport.
Best time to go to Kumamoto
June is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Kumamoto.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to KMJ that fits your itinerary and budget.
January is the most popular month for flights to KMJ. It's an ideal time to explore Kumamoto in full swing.
Travel in December if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Kumamoto are usually less expensive.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Kumamoto is warmest in August, with averages of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 0ºC (32ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? January is the driest month in Kumamoto, averaging five days of rain.
July brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Flying to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): What you need to know
Get to Kumamoto in a single journey. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Kumamoto Airport:
If you want to travel with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your KMJ plane ticket with Asiana Airlines. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
Once you arrive at KMJ, you'll be in the UTC+9 timezone.
Slip into bed not long after your flight to KMJ. Choose one of these stays close to Kumamoto Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Kumamoto Airport has an on-time rating of 79%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Kumamoto from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The distance from KMJ to central Kumamoto is about 16 kilometres.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to KMJ, it'll take around 30 minutes to reach the centre.
Expect the trip to take about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Kumamoto has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Kumamoto highlights
These leading attractions should feature on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Kumamoto:
Kumamoto Castle: An ideal spot to begin your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.32 kilometres northwest of the city centre in Chuo-ku.
Kumamotoshi Keizaishinkokyoku Kankoshinkobu Do Botanical Gardens: Make your way to this park when you're ready for a slower rhythm in Kumamoto. It's roughly 5 kilometres southeast of the centre in Higashi-ku.
Suizenji Koen: Need another good reason to visit Kumamoto? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 3 kilometres southeast of the city centre in Chuo-ku.
How to get to Beppu from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The nearby city of Beppu is about 113 kilometres from KMJ. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Travelling from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Isahaya
Isahaya is around 72 kilometres from Kumamoto Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Explore more of Japan
There are plenty more places to explore in Japan, starting with Shimonoseki. Itsukushima Shrine, Jinjoji and Tokusen no Taki Fall are must-sees in this city, which is around 153 kilometres north of Kumamoto.
Beppu is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Japan. You'll find it roughly 80 kilometres northeast of Kumamoto. Beppu Onsen, Umi Jigoku and Hana Hot Spring are among the highlights.
About 72 kilometres west of Kumamoto, Isahaya brings even more to your adventure. Great reasons to visit include Honmyo River Cherry Blossom Levee, Karako Marsh Park Lotus Pond and Takamine Lookout.
