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FUK Fukuoka Airport

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Fukuoka Airport (FUK) serves Fukuoka, about 4 km southeast of Fukuoka. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAFUK
ICAORJFF
ServesFukuoka
From centre4 km
Non-stop37
Airlines34
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation10 m

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The airport in numbers

Fukuoka Airport — facts & history

We pulled Fukuoka Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 27M passengers in 2024.

Opened
1943
83 years ago
Passengers / year
27M
as of 2024
Elevation
10 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Passengers per year, 1996–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Fukuoka Airport to Fukuoka

The airport is about 4 km southeast of Fukuoka, about 11 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab). Estimated fare to the centre: ¥1615–¥2565.

Tipping: No tipping in Japan, ever.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~11 min¥1615–¥2565
Private transfer~11 minfixed upfront
Car rental~11 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Fukuoka Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~¥1615–¥2565 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Fukuoka ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Fukuoka Airport

Non-stop flights to about 37 destinations, operated by 34 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: All Nippon Airways · Japan Airlines Domestic · Ibex Airlines · Skymark Airlines · Nordeste Linhas Aereas Regionais · Asiana Airlines · Air China · Korean Air · China Eastern Airlines · China Southern Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Fukuoka Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Fukuoka Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Fukuoka shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Fukuoka Airport to the centre of Fukuoka?
Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. The airport is about 4 km southeast of Fukuoka, about 11 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Fukuoka Airport to Fukuoka?
Roughly ¥1615–¥2565 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Fukuoka Airport?
Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab).
What's the cheapest way from Fukuoka Airport to Fukuoka?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.
Can I get from Fukuoka Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Fukuoka Airport?
About 37 destinations, including Seoul, Taipei, Sendai, Tokyo. 34 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Fukuoka Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Fukuoka Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Fukuoka Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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