Travelling from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Yakushima Airport (KUM): what you need to know
Around 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport.
Choose from 35 weekly Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with JAL is the earliest you can take. JAL operates the latest service of the day at 17:50.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your KOJ to KUM flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
J-Air is your ticket to exploring Kumage District (and maybe even some other great parts of Japan!). Check out the direct flights from Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with J-Air on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers KOJ to KUM flights is J-Air. Its services land without delay 67.92% of the time.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport. Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport is a popular stopover on the KOJ to KUM route.
Handy information about Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
You'll find KOJ at Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
Kagoshima Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from KOJ land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To get to Kagoshima Airport from central Kagoshima, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to KOJ:
Arriving at Yakushima Airport (KUM)
Consider booking a hotel close to KUM if you're on a late Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Yakushima Airport rental car and explore Kumage District and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, デスティーノレンタカー and Rakuten are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserve your ride from Yakushima Airport a few weeks before your departure date to get the lowest price. If you're going away during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
When to fly to Yakushima Airport (KUM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Kumage District. If you want a quieter vibe, go in June.
When booking your flight from Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kumage District, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KOJ to KUM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Kumage District has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. About 805 kilometres south-west of Kumage District, a trip to Kumamoto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.
Around 724 kilometres south-west of Kumage District, Beppu is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Beppu Onsen, Umi Jigoku and Hana Hot Spring.