Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): what you need to know
Kumamoto's timezone is UTC+9, making Kumamoto nine hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LHR to KMJ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kumamoto Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Haneda Airport is a well-known stop between LHR and KMJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight is R 8,543. A round-trip fare is currently R 15,907. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to KMJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kumamoto Airport.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kumamoto Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kumamoto Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KMJ instead:
Pick up a Kumamoto Airport rental car and explore Kumamoto and beyond with your own wheels. Nissan Rent a Car, Budget and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Kumamoto Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to central Kumamoto
KMJ is located at 1801 Oyatsu, Mashiki.
From Kumamoto Airport, Kumamoto is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kumamoto Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Kumamoto in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kumamoto Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kumamoto, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to KMJ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
Kumamoto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Kumamoto, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Japan, consider Kobe, roughly 467 kilometres north-east of Kumamoto. Kobe Seabus Fantasy, Keikoin and Kagawa Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation Osaka Branch Sales Division are highlights.
