Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): what you need to know
Kumamoto's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Kumamoto nine hours ahead of Manchester.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to KMJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Manchester Airport to Kumamoto Airport. Many passengers pass through Hong Kong International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
£450 is the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Return flights start from £985. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MAN to KMJ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Manchester Airport to Kumamoto Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAN to KMJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Kumamoto Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Kumamoto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MAN:
Arriving at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Consider booking a hotel near KMJ if you have a late Manchester Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Kumamoto Airport rental car and explore Kumamoto and beyond with your own wheels. Nissan Rent a Car, Budget and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Kumamoto Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to central Kumamoto
You'll find KMJ at 1801 Oyatsu, Mashiki.
From Kumamoto Airport, Kumamoto is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Kumamoto Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kumamoto in February.
Book your flight from Manchester 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, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to KMJ in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kumamoto. Around 310 miles away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Kobe is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 290 miles north-east of Kumamoto. No journey is complete without seeing Kobe Seabus Fantasy, Keikoin and Kagawa Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation Osaka Branch Sales Division.