Flying from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport.
Kumamoto and Busan follow the same timezone, UTC+9.
Flights from KMJ to PUS start at 14:30 — the earliest with EASTAR JET. The latest departure is at 14:30 with EASTAR JET. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your KMJ to PUS flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Busan (and then exploring more of South Korea!) is easy with Eastar Jet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Eastar Jet on this route.
Eastar Jet stands out as the most punctual carrier for KMJ to PUS flights, with 95.45% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between KMJ and PUS include:
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
At the moment, Rs15,169 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs21,635. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from KMJ to PUS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from KMJ to PUS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
KMJ is located at 1801 Oyatsu, Mashiki.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kumamoto Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Kumamoto Airport from central Kumamoto, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to KMJ:
Arriving at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
If you're landing on a late Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near PUS:
Travel at your own speed with a Gimhae International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from With Rental Car Headquarters, Hi Rent A Car or HI RENT A CAR and find adventure across Busan and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Gimhae International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to central Busan
From Gimhae International Airport, Busan is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Busan. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Kumamoto Airport to Gimhae International Airport for August if you want to go to Busan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KMJ to PUS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Korea waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-west of Busan, a visit to Seoul will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Incheon is another well-known destination in South Korea and is around 354 kilometres north-west of Busan. No trip is complete without experiencing INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.
