Flying from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport.
Fukuoka and Kagoshima are in the UTC+9 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from FUK to KOJ start from 14:25 — the first with JAL. The latest departure is at 14:30 with JAL. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your FUK to KOJ flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
JAL is your gateway to discovering Kagoshima (and maybe even some other great parts of Japan!). Check out the direct flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with JAL on this route.
JAL is the most punctual carrier that offers FUK to KOJ flights, with 73.77% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FUK and KOJ include:
Itami Airport
Kansai International Airport
Haneda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
ج.م. 3,300 is currently the best price for a one-way Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 6,914. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FUK to KOJ.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from FUK to KOJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
FUK is located at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
Of all flights departing from Fukuoka Airport, 68.19% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Fukuoka Airport from central Fukuoka, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FUK? If you're catching an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KOJ instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kagoshima Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, スカイレンタカー or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Kagoshima's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Kagoshima Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to central Kagoshima
KOJ is located at Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
From Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Kagoshima in April.
Before locking in your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kagoshima, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FUK to KOJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Fukuoka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kagoshima. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Fukuoka Castle, Ohori Park and Fukuoka Tower.
Hiroshima is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Kagoshima. No trip is complete without dropping by Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle and The Atomic Bomb Dome.
