Travelling from Osaka to Yakushima Airport (KUM): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Osaka to Yakushima Airport (KUM). Explore your options for setting off from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM), two of the city's main airports.
Kumage District's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Osaka. Yakushima Airport is located in Kumage District.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Osaka to KUM. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The distance from central Osaka to KIX is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Osaka to Yakushima Airport? Stay at a hotel near Kansai International Airport, such as First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport will also have you moments from check-in.
Of all flights leaving Kansai International Airport, 67.95% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
You can book a direct Osaka to Yakushima Airport (KUM) flight ticket out of Itami Airport (ITM). Decide if leaving from ITM is a better fit for your trip.
From ITM, direct flights from Osaka to KUM are available with JAL.
On the ITM to KUM route, JAL is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Choose JAL. 85.25% of its flights between Itami Airport and Yakushima Airport arrive as scheduled.
ITM is approximately 16 kilometres from central Osaka. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Itami Airport the day before your Osaka to KUM flight:
77.41% of flights departing Itami Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're heading to UKB from central Osaka, it takes around 45 minutes to get there by car. The journey is roughly 40 kilometres.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Kobe Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Osaka to Yakushima Airport flight:
UKB has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 85.15%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and get to your destination as expected.
You'll find Kobe Airport at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Yakushima Airport (KUM)
If you have a late flight from Osaka to Yakushima Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near KUM:
KUM is located at Koseda 県道77号線.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Yakushima Airport (KUM)
Right now, $180 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Yakushima Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $339. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Osaka to KUM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Yakushima Airport (KUM)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Kumage District. July is when most people book flights from Osaka to Yakushima Airport (KUM), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in an Osaka to KUM flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kumage District to range from 26ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Osaka to Yakushima Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 15ºC.
More about Kumage District
Start your Kumage District trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Osaka to Yakushima Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Kumage District won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Jōmon Sugi, Yaksushima Trecking, Jomon Japanese Cedar Course and Yakusugi Land.
Explore more of Japan
Kumamoto is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Kumage District. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Sakura Park.
Kagoshima is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 145 kilometres north of Kumage District. No journey is complete without seeing Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach.
