Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kumamoto Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
The timezone in Kumamoto is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Hong Kong.
Choose from four weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Kumamoto Airport flights. The 11:40 departure with Hong Kong Airlines is the earliest you can take. Hong Kong Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HKG to KMJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Hong Kong Airlines offers direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kumamoto Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Kumamoto — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
Hong Kong Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Kumamoto Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKG and KMJ:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Rs34,797 is the best price for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs69,878. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from HKG to KMJ by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kumamoto Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HKG to KMJ.
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Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
73.04% of flights that depart Hong Kong International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Hong Kong International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kumamoto Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to HKG:
Arriving at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hong Kong International Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KMJ instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kumamoto Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Nissan Rent a Car, Budget or Avis to explore Kumamoto and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Kumamoto Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to central Kumamoto
You'll find KMJ at 1801 Oyatsu, Mashiki.
Kumamoto Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Kumamoto. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kumamoto Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kumamoto based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Kumamoto is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kumamoto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKG to KMJ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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 Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Kumamoto, Kobe is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Kobe Seabus Fantasy, Keikoin and Kagawa Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation Osaka Branch Sales Division.