Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): what you need to know
Kumamoto is two hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SYD to KMJ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kumamoto Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYD and KMJ:
Haneda Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
At the moment, £236 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £603. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SYD to KMJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kumamoto Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SYD to KMJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kumamoto Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near KMJ if you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Kumamoto Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Nissan Rent a Car, Budget or Avis and see more of Kumamoto and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kumamoto Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to central Kumamoto
KMJ is located at 1801 Oyatsu, Mashiki.
Kumamoto Airport is approximately 11 miles from the centre of Kumamoto. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kumamoto Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Kumamoto. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kumamoto is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kumamoto Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to KMJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Kumamoto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. Around 310 miles north-east of Kumamoto, a visit to Osaka will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
If there's time to check out another corner of Japan, head for Kobe, about 290 miles north-east of Kumamoto. Kobe Seabus Fantasy, Keikoin and Kagawa Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation Osaka Branch Sales Division are key reasons to visit.