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Kumamoto.£570 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Air China and T'way Air.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Kumamoto.Inbound indirect flight with T'way Air, departs from Kumamoto on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £570, select.
Kumamoto.£699 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Feb, returning Thu, 19 Feb.Return flight with China Eastern and T'way Air.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Kumamoto.Inbound indirect flight with T'way Air, departs from Kumamoto on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £699, select.
Kumamoto.£725 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines and T'way Air.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Kumamoto.Inbound indirect flight with T'way Air, departs from Kumamoto on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £725, select.
Kumamoto.£767 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and T'way Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Kumamoto.Inbound indirect flight with T'way Air, departs from Kumamoto on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £767, select.
Kumamoto.£836 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 9 Apr.Return flight with easyJet and Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Manchester on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Kumamoto.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kumamoto on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £836, select.
Kumamoto.£885 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Dec, returning Tue, 23 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and T'way Air.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Luton on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Kumamoto.Inbound indirect flight with T'way Air, departs from Kumamoto on Tue, 23 Dec, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £885, select.
Kumamoto.£926 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Kumamoto.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kumamoto on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £926, select.
Kumamoto.£986 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Kumamoto.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kumamoto on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £986, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Kumamoto. But we found flights with one or more stops from £570.
The cheapest month to fly to Kumamoto is usually June.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kumamoto but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Kingdom and Kumamoto Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Kumamoto is £570. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Kumamoto Airport is Monday, 1 June 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kumamoto is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air China offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kumamoto.

Flying to Kumamoto

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Cheapest flight found£570
Cheapest month to flyJune

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How to find cheap flights to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Kumamoto Airport is £278. A round-trip plane ticket to KMJ right now is £570.

  • Get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to KMJ fall, we'll let you know.

  • It's typically recommended to book around one month before you plan to depart. That's when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Kumamoto, where Kumamoto Airport is located.

  • Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Kumamoto. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kumamoto Airport.

Best time to go to Kumamoto

  • June is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Kumamoto.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to KMJ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • Head to Kumamoto in June if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to KMJ, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.

  • February is the quietest time of year to travel if you're after a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kumamoto then.

  • Check the weather before you travel. August is the warmest time of year in Kumamoto, averaging between 21ºC and 33ºC.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC to 12ºC.

  • With five days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Kumamoto.

  • July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 16 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.

Travelling to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): What you need to know

  • Offering direct flights to Kumamoto Airport, these popular airlines make reaching Kumamoto nice and easy:

  • Consider booking your KMJ plane ticket with Asiana Airlines. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 85% of flights into this airport sticking to schedule.

  • You'll be touching down in the UTC+9 timezone at KMJ.

  • Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Kumamoto Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to KMJ:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in KMJ. Find your ideal ride with Nissan Rent a Car, Budget or Avis and explore parts of Kumamoto that most tourists miss.

  • Kumamoto Airport has an on-time rating of 75%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.

  • Kumamoto Airport is located in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

Getting to central Kumamoto from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)

Kumamoto highlights

  • These top sights should feature on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Kumamoto:

    • Kumamoto Castle: Around 0.32 kms (0.20 miles) east of the centre in Chuo-ku, this landmark is a memorable introduction to what the city has to offer.

    • Japanese Apricot Garden: Enjoy some time out here while exploring Kumamoto. This park is roughly 0.32 kms (0.20 miles) west of the centre in Chuo-ku.

    • Sakura Park: Want more reasons to visit Kumamoto? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 3 kms (2 miles) south-east of the city centre in Chuo-ku.

How to get to Fukuoka from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)

  • The nearby city of Fukuoka is about 121 kms (75 miles) from KMJ. Heading into the centre by ride-share or cab should take around 1 hour 40 minutes.

Travelling from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Oita

  • Oita is another city that you can easily get to from Kumamoto Airport. It's about 80 kms (50 miles) away.

  • It takes 2 hours 20 minutes or so to drive to Oita.

Explore more of Japan

  • Up for more adventures? Fukuoka is an essential stop in Japan. It's about 97 kms (60 miles) north-west of Kumamoto and features Itsukushima Shrine, teamLab Forest Fukuoka and Life-Size RX-93ff ν Gundam Statue. The closest airport to this city is Fukuoka Airport (FUK).

  • Hiroshima is another standout destination in Japan and is roughly 225 kms (140 miles) north-east of Kumamoto. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park. Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is the key arrival point for this city.

  • Or head to Kagoshima, about 137 kms (85 miles) south of Kumamoto. Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach are among the many reasons to visit. The easiest way to get here is by flying into Kagoshima Airport (KOJ).

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