Travelling from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ): what you need to know
Busan and Kagoshima follow the same timezone, UTC+9.
To ensure you catch your PUS to KOJ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gimhae International Airport to Kagoshima Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between PUS and KOJ include:
Incheon International Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Fukuoka Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight is 75 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 214 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from PUS to KOJ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kagoshima Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PUS to KOJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kagoshima Airport.
Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
79% of flights that take off from Gimhae International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Gimhae International Airport from central Busan, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PUS? If you're catching an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kagoshima Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gimhae International Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KOJ instead:
Pick up a Kagoshima Airport rental car and explore Kagoshima and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, スカイレンタカー and Nissan Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Kagoshima Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kagoshima Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Kagoshima. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kagoshima is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kagoshima Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from PUS to KOJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Kagoshima, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Journey about 137 kilometres north to Kumamoto to check off its must-visit sights. From Kumamoto Castle to Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.