Flying from Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kumamoto Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kumamoto's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Okinawa.
Each week, there are seven Okinawa Naha Airport to Kumamoto Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, jump on the 15:15 ANA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 15:15 with ANA.
Give yourself enough time to make your OKA to KMJ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) has direct flights from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kumamoto Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Kumamoto — and maybe even more of Japan if you have time.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most punctual carrier that operates OKA to KMJ flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kumamoto Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between OKA and KMJ:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport
Handy information about Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA)
OKA is located at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Of the flights that depart from Okinawa Naha Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Okinawa Naha Airport from central Okinawa, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to OKA? If you're catching an early flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kumamoto Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Okinawa Naha Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KMJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Kumamoto Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Nissan Rent a Car, Budget or Avis and venture far and wide through Kumamoto and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Kumamoto Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to central Kumamoto
The address for KMJ is 1801 Oyatsu, Mashiki.
Kumamoto Airport to the centre of Kumamoto has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kumamoto Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kumamoto in March.
Before locking in your flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kumamoto Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kumamoto, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OKA to KMJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Kumamoto, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel around 499 kilometres north-east to Osaka to check off its popular sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
