Travelling from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ): What you need to know
Seoul's main base, Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ).
The average time for a direct Seoul to Kagoshima Airport flight is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Kagoshima (where Kagoshima Airport is located) and Seoul share the UTC+9 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Choose from 12 direct services each week between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kagoshima Airport (KOJ). This is the most popular route when departing from Seoul.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Seoul to KOJ. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) operate out of this terminal.
Top carriers that have direct flights from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport leaving from ICN include:
Most passengers prefer to fly with Jeju Air from ICN to KOJ.
Korean Air ranks highest for on-time performance. An exceptional 92.98% of its departures on this route reach their destination on schedule.
ICN is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Seoul Incheon International Airport:
74% of flights departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Add a stopover to your journey at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). It's a key transfer point for flights from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) departing Seoul Gimpo International Airport.
You can get to GMP from the centre of Seoul in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Seoul Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to KOJ flight:
The majority of flights that leave Seoul Gimpo International Airport reach their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Have a late flight from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near KOJ and hit the lights earlier:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Seoul to Kagoshima Airport flight.
The street address for KOJ is Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
Getting from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to central Kagoshima
Kagoshima Airport to central Kagoshima is around 27 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Currently, $103 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $227. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Seoul to KOJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Seoul to Kagoshima Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
January is when most people book flights from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ). Visit Kagoshima in December for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Seoul to KOJ plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Kagoshima, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Kagoshima
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kagoshima right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seoul to Kagoshima Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Kagoshima when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Mt. Sakurajima followed by Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach.
Explore more of Japan
Kagoshima will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres north of Kagoshima, a trip to Kumamoto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.
Shimonoseki is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres north of Kagoshima. No trip is complete without seeing Itsukushima Shrine, Jinjoji and Tokusen no Taki Fall.
