How to find cheap flights to Yakushima Airport (KUM)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Yakushima Airport is $671. A return plane ticket to KUM right now is $1,238.
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We recommend booking about four months before you plan to depart. That's when you're likely to get the best prices for tickets to Kumage District, where Yakushima Airport is located.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Kumage District. This will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, along with different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Yakushima Airport that come with a stop or two. Indirect routes are often cheaper. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Kumage District
September is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Kumage District.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to KUM that fits your itinerary and budget.
Fly to Kumage District in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to KUM, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
February is the least busy time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kumage District then.
With averages of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF), August is when Kumage District is warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 9ºC (48ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
With six days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Kumage District.
June brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 16 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Yakushima Airport (KUM): What you need to know
Get to Kumage District in a single trip with Japan Airlines. ANA (All Nippon Airways) also offers direct flights to Yakushima Airport.
Think about booking your KUM plane ticket with Japan Airlines. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 80% of flights into this hub sticking to schedule.
The local timezone at KUM is UTC+9.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Yakushima Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to KUM:
Pick up a car hire in KUM with popular brands like Europcar, デスティーノレンタカー and Rakuten. Turn the key and get ready to discover Kumage District and beyond.
Yakushima Airport has an on-time rating of 75%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Yakushima Airport is located in Kumage District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Getting to central Kumage District from Yakushima Airport (KUM)
Central Kumage District is about 1014 kilometres from KUM.
If you're driving to the centre after your flight to KUM, plan ahead to make your trip as seamless as possible. The journey time can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Kumage District:
Kumage District highlights
Put these leading sights on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Kumage District:
Jōmon Sugi: Delivering a strong first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 1014 kilometres south-west of the centre.
Yakushima Fruit Garden: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm when exploring Kumage District. This park is roughly 1030 kilometres south-west of the centre.
Yakushima Comprehensive Nature Park: Hit up this landmark next. Around 1014 kilometres south-west of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Kumage District experience.
How to get to Nishinoomote from Yakushima Airport (KUM)
Off to the nearby city of Nishinoomote? It's around 56 kilometres from KUM.
Travelling from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Nakatane
Nakatane is another city that's easy to get to from Yakushima Airport. It's around 40 kilometres away.
Explore more of Japan
Japan keeps the adventures coming. Continue on to Kumamoto, located about 274 kilometres north of Kumage District. Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Sakura Park are a few of its must-sees. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the city's nearest major airport.
Kagoshima is another popular destination in Japan and is roughly 137 kilometres north of Kumage District. Set your sights on top attractions like Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) handles most flights into this city.
Add one more stop to the mix with Miyazaki, which is roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Kumage District. Yasaka Shrine, Yasaka Shrine and Aoshima Beach Park are reasons to go. You can reach this city by flying into Miyazaki Airport (KMI).
