Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): what you need to know
Kumamoto is one hour behind Brisbane and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BNE to KMJ flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Kumamoto Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BNE and KMJ:
Hong Kong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
RM1,266 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM2,996. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BNE to KMJ, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Kumamoto Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BNE to KMJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Brisbane Airport to Kumamoto Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to Brisbane Airport's on-time performance, 66.16% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BNE? If you're catching an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Kumamoto Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brisbane Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KMJ instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kumamoto Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Nissan Rent a Car, Budget or Avis and explore beyond Kumamoto's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Kumamoto Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to central Kumamoto
You'll find KMJ at 1801 Oyatsu, Mashiki.
Kumamoto Airport to the centre of Kumamoto has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Brisbane Airport to Kumamoto Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kumamoto based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Kumamoto Airport for August if you'd like to go to Kumamoto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BNE to KMJ in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Kumamoto, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Osaka to check off its leading attractions. From Osaka Castle to Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Kumamoto, Kobe is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kobe Seabus Fantasy, Keikoin and Kagawa Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation Osaka Branch Sales Division.
