WHAT IS THE TIMETABLE?
The schedule changes a lot during the year – check their website for details of when you want to go. Here’s an example.
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| Kagoshima | Yakushima |
| 08.45 | 09.20 |
| 10.50 | 11.25 |
| 12.35 | 13.10 |
| 13.55 | 14.30 |
| 16.15 | 16.55 |
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| Yakushima | Kagoshima |
| 09.45 | 10.20 |
| 11.50 | 12.25 |
| 14.05 | 14.40 |
| 16.45 | 17.20 |
| 17.45 | 18.20 |
HOW MUCH IS IT?
It depends on the season but around:
One way: 14,300 yen
Return: 25,900 yen
WHAT’S IT LIKE?
JAL operates a JAC propellor plane 5 times a day from Kagoshima airport and the flight takes around 35 mins to cover 102 miles. The route south flies over Sakurajima volcano and offers wonderful views.
HOW DO I GET A TICKET?
You can book direct at JAL’s website: www.jal.co.jp/en
OSAKA 大阪 – YAKUSHIMA 屋久島
WHAT IS THE TIMETABLE?
The schedule changes a lot during the year – check their website for details of when you want to go. Here’s an example:
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| Osaka (Itami) | Yakushima |
| 10.35 | 12.10 |
| Yakushima | Osaka (Itami) |
| 14.55 | 16.15 |
HOW MUCH IS IT?
One way: 34,200 yen
Return: 31,100 yen
WHAT’S IT LIKE?
Yakushima has one daily direct flight in a 74 seater DH8-Q400 to Itami, Osaka. The distance travelled is over 402 miles.
HOW DO I GET A TICKET?
You can book direct at JAL’s website: www.jal.co.jp/en
The schedule changes a lot during the year – check their website for details of when you want to go. Here’s an example:
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| Fukuoka | Yakushima |
| 14.15 | 15.10 |
| Yakushima | Fukuoka |
| 14.55 | 16.15 |
HOW MUCH IS IT?
One way: 25,900 yen
Return: 23,300 yen
WHAT’S IT LIKE?
JAL operate a DHC8-Q400 74 seater between Fukuoka and Yakushima once a day.
HOW DO I GET A TICKET?
You can book direct at JAL’s website: www.jal.co.jp/en
For more information about Yakushima transport check out the one and only Yakumonkey Guide to Yakushima



