Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Kumamoto Airport.
Kumamoto's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Seoul.
Choose from 11 weekly Incheon International Airport to Kumamoto Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with T'Way Air is the earliest available. Korean Air operates the last service of the day at 16:50.
To ensure you get on your ICN to KMJ flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Kumamoto Airport, so jetting to Kumamoto (and then visiting more of Japan!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with T'way Air on this route.
Korean Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for ICN to KMJ flights, with 92.73% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Kumamoto Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ICN and KMJ:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
74% of flights that leave from Incheon International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Incheon International Airport from central Seoul, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near ICN? If you've booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Kumamoto Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Consider booking a hotel near KMJ if you're catching a late Incheon International Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Kumamoto Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Nissan Rent a Car, Budget or Avis and find adventure across Kumamoto and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Kumamoto Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Kumamoto Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Kumamoto. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Incheon International Airport to Kumamoto Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kumamoto, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ICN to KMJ in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Kumamoto, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Osaka to tick off its top attractions. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
