Flying from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kumamoto Airport.
Tokyo and Kumamoto are both in the UTC+9 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 95 Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kumamoto Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, select the 06:20 JAL flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:10 with JAL.
Your HND to KMJ flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
J-Air has direct flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kumamoto Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kumamoto — and maybe even more of Japan if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with J-Air on this route.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most punctual carrier offering HND to KMJ flights, with 74.75% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kumamoto Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between HND and KMJ:
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport
Handy information about Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Of all flights departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Tokyo Haneda Airport from central Tokyo, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kumamoto Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near HND:
Arriving at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Reserve a hotel close to KMJ if you're on a late Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Kumamoto Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Nissan Rent a Car, Budget or Avis and experience more of Kumamoto and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Kumamoto Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kumamoto Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Kumamoto based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kumamoto Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kumamoto, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HND to KMJ in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kumamoto. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.