Travelling from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kagoshima Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Kagoshima's timezone is UTC+9, making Kagoshima one hour ahead of Hong Kong.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HKG to KOJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Kagoshima (and then exploring more of Japan!) is a breeze with Hong Kong Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kagoshima Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Hong Kong Airlines on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kagoshima Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKG and KOJ:
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight is R 2,555. A round-trip fare right now is R 5,675. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from HKG to KOJ, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kagoshima Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HKG to KOJ.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kagoshima Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong Intl Airport, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Hong Kong Intl Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kagoshima Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to HKG:
Arriving at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KOJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Kagoshima Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, スカイレンタカー or Nissan Rent a Car and find adventure across Kagoshima and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kagoshima Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to central Kagoshima
The address for KOJ is Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
Kagoshima Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from central Kagoshima. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kagoshima Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Kagoshima. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kagoshima is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kagoshima Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKG to KOJ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Kumamoto is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kagoshima. Around 137 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.