Flying from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kumamoto Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Kumamoto is one hour ahead of Taipei and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
You can choose from 12 weekly Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kumamoto Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Starlux Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. China Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 14:30.
Leave plenty of time to catch your TPE to KMJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Kumamoto (and then discovering more of Japan!) is a cinch with STARLUX Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kumamoto Airport.
STARLUX Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
China Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers TPE to KMJ flights, with 79.07% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Handy information about Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to TPE? If you're catching an early flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kumamoto Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KMJ instead:
Follow your own route with a Kumamoto Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Nissan Rent a Car, Budget or Avis and discover more of Kumamoto and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kumamoto Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to central Kumamoto
KMJ is located at 1801 Oyatsu, Mashiki.
Kumamoto Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Kumamoto. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kumamoto Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kumamoto in March.
The warmest month in Kumamoto is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kumamoto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from TPE to KMJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kumamoto. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.



