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Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) arrivals and departures Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Fukuoka94.2km
Distance to Yufu66.1km
Most popular destinationTokyo

About Kumamoto Airport

  • The airport is also used by passengers coming from or visiting nearby Beppu and Isahaya, making it a major gateway for the wider region.

  • Here's a snapshot of the most popular airlines at Kumamoto Airport:

  • Flying on from Kumamoto? Here are some of the destinations you can reach on a direct flight from Kumamoto Airport:

    • Tokyo

    • Osaka

    • Nagoya

    • Taipei

    • Seoul

  • May, July, and August are the busiest months at Kumamoto Airport. May draws visitors during Japan's Golden Week holiday period, while July and August align with summer holiday season, bringing a steady flow of domestic tourists heading to Kumamoto Castle and the surrounding Aso volcanic region.

  • February, March, and December are the quietest months at Kumamoto Airport. February and March fall in the cooler late-winter period before spring travel picks up, while December sees softer demand in the weeks before the year-end holiday rush fully takes hold.

How to get from Kumamoto Airport to Kumamoto

  • You can travel to the centre of Kumamoto by bus from the airport. The Airport Limousine Bus takes around 1 hour to arrive at a central hub like Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.

  • Taisei Taxi and Daiichi Kotsu are among the taxi operators in Kumamoto.

  • On average, it takes around 45 minutes to get from Kumamoto Airport to Kumamoto by taxi or rideshare service, though traffic may affect journey times.

  • Limousine buses run directly from Kumamoto Airport to Kumamoto city centre, making them the most popular option for most people. Taxis are also available outside the arrivals hall if you prefer a more direct door-to-door ride.

How to get to Kumamoto Airport from Kumamoto

  • You can get to the airport by bus from the city. Allow roughly 1 hour if you travel on the Airport Limousine Bus from a major stop like Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.

  • It takes around 45 minutes to travel from the centre of Kumamoto to the airport by taxi.

  • Limousine buses run directly from Kumamoto city centre to Kumamoto Airport and are the most popular option for most people heading to the airport. Taxis are also available from the city if you prefer a door-to-door option.

Kumamoto Airport facilities

  • Kumamoto Airport runs from one terminal.

  • From cafes and coffee shops and fast food to grab-and-go options, you won't go hungry before your flight. You'll also find sit-down restaurants.

  • You can browse the shops if you arrive early. Swing by the convenience stores or souvenirs and gifts if you're in the mood to spend.

  • You'll have a number of options for parking at Kumamoto Airport. The main types are:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

Where to stay near Kumamoto Airport

  • Vessel Hotel Kumamoto Airport works well when your flight to Kumamoto Airport lands late or takes off early. It's around 5 kilometres away and includes a business centre, a golf course, and accessible parking.

  • Roughly 5 kilometres from the airport, Hotel Vista Kumamoto Airport is another nearby option. Wi-Fi, parking, and a first aid room are the start of its amenities.

  • Or enjoy an easier pre-flight or post-flight stopover at Candeo Hotels Ozu Kumamoto Airport. From the airport, it's about 5 kilometres away and offers parking, internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and more.

Car rental options near Kumamoto Airport

Kumamoto Airport FAQs

Yes, Japan Airlines operates to and from both Kumamoto Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, ANA operates to and from both Kumamoto Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Budget, Nico Nico Rent a Car, HM Rent-a-Car, Suzuki Rental Car, Suzuki Rent a Car Fukuoka, Nissan Rent a Car, ニコニコレンタカー, NIPPON Rent A Car and Toyota Rent A Car pick-up points in or near to Kumamoto Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Kumamoto Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Kumamoto Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Kumamoto Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Kumamoto Airport’s departure lounge.

ITO-STAY Apartment Hotel 阿蘇くまもと空港 is the highest-rated hotel near Kumamoto Airport, just 4.7km away. Other great hotels nearby include Vessel Hotel Kumamoto Airport (4.8km from the airport), and Aso Kumamoto Airport Hotel Eminence (1.0km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Kumamoto Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Kumamoto Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Kumamoto Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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