Travelling from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Itami Airport (ITM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kagoshima Airport to Itami Airport.
Kagoshima and Osaka share the same timezone, UTC+9.
Choose from 130 weekly Kagoshima Airport to Itami Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with ANA is the earliest you can take. JAL operates the latest service of the day at 19:10.
Your KOJ to ITM flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Osaka (and then exploring more of Japan!) is a snap with JAL. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kagoshima Airport to Itami Airport.
JAL has the highest passenger demand on this route.
ANA leads the way as the most punctual carrier for KOJ to ITM flights, with 86.02% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kagoshima Airport to Itami Airport. These are the top stopovers between KOJ and ITM:
Haneda Airport
Fukuoka Airport
New Tanegashima Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Itami Airport (ITM)
Right now, Rs15,214 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kagoshima Airport to Itami Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs33,749. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from KOJ to ITM, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kagoshima Airport to Itami Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
KOJ is located at Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
Kagoshima Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from KOJ make it to their destination as scheduled 82.65% of the time.
Kagoshima Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Kagoshima. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near KOJ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kagoshima Airport to Itami Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Itami Airport (ITM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kagoshima Airport to Itami Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ITM instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Itami Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten to explore Osaka and beyond.
Boost your chances of getting a great price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Itami Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Itami Airport (ITM) to central Osaka
The address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Itami Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Osaka. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Itami Airport (ITM)
June is the most popular month for flights from Kagoshima Airport to Itami Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Osaka in April.
Book your flight from Kagoshima Airport to Itami Airport for August if you want to explore Osaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from KOJ to ITM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. Around 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Yokohama will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Nagoya is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No trip is complete without experiencing Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.