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International cargo operations are also being expanded to support major semiconductor and electronics manufacturing facilities, including those of TSMC and Sony.
Kumamoto Airport is aiming to expand its international network, with scheduled service to Thailand expected to begin within three years. (Kyushu Kumamoto International Airport)
By Koichi Kitanishi
September 6, 2026 12:13 JST
KUMAMOTO, Japan — The operator of the privatized Kumamoto Airport, located on Japan’s southernmost main island of Kyushu, plans to launch scheduled passenger flights to Thailand within the next three years. Authorities are also actively exploring potential new routes to Vietnam and other emerging Southeast Asian destinations to bolster regional connectivity and economic ties.
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