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NGS Nagasaki Airport

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Nagasaki Airport (NGS) serves Fukuoka, about 90 km southwest 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.

IATANGS
ICAORJFU
ServesFukuoka
From centre89 km
Non-stop11
Airlines7
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

Nagasaki Airport — facts & history

We pulled Nagasaki Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.0M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 3.4M in 2019.

Opened
1975
51 years ago
Passengers / year
3.0M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
3.4M
in 2019
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Passengers per year, 1998–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Nagasaki Airport to Fukuoka

The airport is about 90 km southwest of Fukuoka, about 94 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: ¥30753–¥48843.

Tipping: No tipping in Japan, ever.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~66 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~94 min¥30753–¥48843
Private transfer~94 minfixed upfront
Car rental~94 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Nagasaki Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~¥30753–¥48843 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 Nagasaki ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Nagasaki Airport

Non-stop flights to about 11 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: All Nippon Airways · Japan Airlines Domestic · Skymark Airlines · Jin Air · China Eastern Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Nagasaki 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 90 km southwest of Fukuoka, about 94 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Nagasaki Airport to Fukuoka?
Roughly ¥30753–¥48843 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki Airport?
About 11 destinations, including Fukue, Shanghai, Tokyo, Osaka. 7 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 Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Nagasaki 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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