Direct (non-stop) flights from Yakushima Airport
There are 3 destinations with direct flights from Yakushima Airport.
Destinations & direct flights from Yakushima Airport (Yakushima)
Yakushima Airport (KUM) is a smaller airport in Japan. The highest number of daily departures from Yakushima Airport is seen on the route to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ), with an average of 4 flights every day. Furthermore, travelers can experience the longest available flight from Yakushima Airport on the ATR 42-300 / 320 operated service to Osaka International Airport (ITM), which lasts for roughly 1h 35m.
The most in-demand domestic routes departing from Yakushima Airport
Shimojishima (SHI)
4 flights scheduled next month
Amami Island (ASJ)
9 flights scheduled next month
Saga (HSG)
2 flights scheduled next month
Shonai (SYO)
1 flights scheduled next month
Natori (SDJ)
10 flights scheduled next month
Wajima (NTQ)
1 flights scheduled next month
Popular airlines flying out from Yakushima Airport
![JAL JAL](/storage/airlines/jl-jal.webp)
![ANA ANA](/storage/airlines/nh-ana.webp)
Hotel ideas near Yakushima Airport
Airport information
Airport name | Yakushima Airport |
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Airport (IATA) Code | KUM |
City | Yakushima |
Country | Japan (JP) |
Full location | Yakushima Airport |
Latitude | 30.385555 |
Longitude | 130.659160 |
Website | Pref.kagoshima.jp |
Show on map | Google maps |
General Information About Yakushima Airport
General Details about Yakushima Airport Its Yakushima Airport is situated on the island of Yakushima in Yakushima Town, Kumage District of Kagoshima Prefecture and first opened for operations on December 16, 1963 with an initial 1,100 meter runway; later extended to 1,200 meters then 1500 meters by 1976.
Car Rental To maximize your time in Yakushima, rent a car. A good way to do this would be picking one up near the airport or Miyanoura Port and using it throughout your visit. Two bus companies - Tanegashima-Yakushima Kotsu and Matsubanda Kotsu - provide limited service into the park; renting a car makes traveling much simpler.
Visit the National Park
The national park is well known for its majestic cedar forests containing trees over 1000 years old, located on an island off southern Kagoshima Prefecture and accessible either by plane or boat from Haneda Airport (2 hrs and 40 min respectively). To access Yakushima Airport (20 minutes away).
For an intimate forest experience on foot, take the Arakawa trail that leads to Jomonsugi - said to be Japan's oldest tree. You could also explore the Yakusugi Museum which highlights their history while housing an actual Yakusugi tree on display.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many airports are there near Yakushima?
How many airports are there near Yakushima?
What is the best airport to use when flying from Yakushima?
When departing from Yakushima, Yakushima Airport (KUM) is considered the most optimal airport due to its convenient location and accessibility.
Which airlines operate flights out of Yakushima Airport?
There are 2 airlines that fly from Yakushima Airport, the most popular are: JAL, AN
What is the longest flight from Yakushima Airport?
The longest flight duration from Yakushima Airport is the route to Osaka International Airport (ITM), which lasts approximately 1h 35m and is operated by an ATR 42-300 / 320
What is the airport IATA-code for Yakushima Airport?
Yakushima Airport uses the IATA code: KUM
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