How to find cheap flights to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Yamaguchi Ube Airport is $712. A round-trip plane ticket to UBJ right now is $1,154.
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Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Ube, where Yamaguchi Ube Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Search for plane tickets to Yamaguchi Ube Airport that include a stop. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Ube
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Ube in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to UBJ.
Travel to Ube in February if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to UBJ, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
July is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Ube then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Ube is warmest in August, averaging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 1ºC (34ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
Want to avoid grey skies? October is the driest month in Ube, averaging four days of rain.
Rain is more likely during June, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Flying to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ): What you need to know
Get to Ube in one go. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Yamaguchi Ube Airport:
Think about booking your UBJ plane ticket with ANA (All Nippon Airways). It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 79% of flights into this hub arriving on time.
UBJ is located in the UTC+9 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to UBJ. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Yamaguchi Ube Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Yamaguchi Ube Airport has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 89% of outbound flights landing as scheduled. That's good news whether you've got a connection ahead or you're heading home from this airport.
Getting to central Ube from Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
UBJ is about 6 kilometres from central Ube.
After touching down from your flight to UBJ, driving to the centre will take around 15 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 30 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Ube, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfortable hotels:
Ube highlights
Put these popular sights on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Ube:
Shiratsuchi Beach: Around 6 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Sorinji Temple Garden: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm while exploring Ube. This park is roughly 2 kilometres north of the centre.
Sorinji Temple: Hit up this landmark next. About 2 kilometres north of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Ube experience.
How to get to Shimonoseki from Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Headed for the nearby city of Shimonoseki? It's about 40 kilometres from UBJ.
Travelling from Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) to Beppu
Beppu is another city that's easily accessible from Yamaguchi Ube Airport. It's about 72 kilometres away.
Explore more of Japan
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Japan, starting with Kumamoto. Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen are must-sees in this city, which is about 137 kilometres southwest of Ube. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the main airport of Kumamoto.
Another city in Japan that belongs on your itinerary is Shimonoseki. From Ube, it's roughly 40 kilometres northwest and offers top sights like Itsukushima Shrine and Jinjoji. Stop by Tokusen no Taki Fall too.
Or venture to Beppu, roughly 72 kilometres south of Ube. Beppu Onsen, Umi Jigoku and Hana Hot Spring are among the many reasons to visit.