Flying from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Kagoshima's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Tokyo.
Flights from HND to KOJ start from 06:25 — the earliest with JAL. The latest departure is at 19:20 with JAL. Overall, there are 127 weekly Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HND to KOJ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport, so jetting to Kagoshima (and then exploring more of Japan!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with J-Air on this route.
Skymark Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for HND to KOJ flights, with 81.82% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HND and KOJ include:
Fukuoka Airport
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport
Kobe Airport
Handy information about Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
78% of flights that leave from Tokyo Haneda Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Tokyo to Tokyo Haneda Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HND:
Arriving at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
If you're getting in on a late Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near KOJ:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kagoshima Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, スカイレンタカー or Nissan Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Kagoshima and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Kagoshima Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to central Kagoshima
The address for KOJ is Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
From Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Kagoshima. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kagoshima during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HND to KOJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Kumamoto is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Kagoshima. Around 137 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.