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KKJ Kitakyūshū Airport

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Kitakyūshū Airport (KKJ) serves Fukuoka, about 65 km northeast 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.

IATAKKJ
ICAORJFR
ServesFukuoka
From centre63 km
Non-stop1
Airlines3
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation6 m

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The airport in numbers

Kitakyūshū Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kitakyūshū Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.2M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 1.8M in 2019.

Passengers / year
1.2M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
1.8M
in 2019
Elevation
6 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Passengers per year, 2002–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Kitakyūshū Airport to Fukuoka

The airport is about 65 km northeast of Fukuoka, about 67 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: ¥21981–¥34911.

Tipping: No tipping in Japan, ever.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~47 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~67 min¥21981–¥34911
Private transfer~67 minfixed upfront
Car rental~67 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KKJ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Hiroshima144 km151 min¥49385–¥78435
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kitakyūshū Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~¥21981–¥34911 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 Kitakyushu ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kitakyūshū Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Star Flyer · Japan Airlines Domestic · All Nippon Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kitakyūshū 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 Kitakyūshū Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kitakyūshū 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 65 km northeast of Fukuoka, about 67 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Kitakyūshū Airport to Fukuoka?
Roughly ¥21981–¥34911 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Kitakyūshū 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 Kitakyūshū 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 Kitakyūshū 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 Kitakyūshū Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Tokyo. 3 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 Kitakyūshū 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 Kitakyūshū Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kitakyūshū 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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