Cheap flights to Fukuoka

How long is the flight to Fukuoka?

Flights to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), Fukuoka, are available from Sydney at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), Melbourne at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Brisbane at Brisbane Airport (BNE). Flights from Sydney take between 13h 30min and 26h 50min, flights from Melbourne take between 26h 30min and 36h 50min and from Brisbane takes between 17h 20min and 26h 50min.

Are there direct flights to Fukuoka?

Unfortunately, direct flights are not available from Australia to Fukuoka, Japan, right now. There is at least one stop on flights from major cities. Fukuoka flight deals from Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport stop once in Tokyo (HND). Flights from Melbourne Airport either stop once, in Singapore (SIN), or twice, in Sydney and Tokyo. However, the flights that stop once have longer layover times, resulting in a longer overall trip. Flights from Brisbane Airport stop twice, in Sydney and Tokyo.

How do you get from Fukuoka Airport to the city centre?

Fukuoka Airport is inside the city, making travel into downtown Fukuoka relatively easy. The subway is both the quickest and cheapest method to take. You can take a free shuttle from the international terminal to the domestic terminal, where the Kuko Line stops inside the airport. This train will get to Hakata Station in two stops, it takes about 5min and costs roughly A$ 3.11; trains run every 4-8min between 05:30 and 00:25. Alternative options are buses, taxis or rideshare. The number 11 bus can be found at the Hakata Bus Terminal within the international terminal and will take you to Hakata Station in roughly 18min. There are taxis available from the international terminal, these take about 15min and will cost around A$ 17.90. Uber, Lyft and Didi are also available.

What are some things to do in Fukuoka?

Japan’s history and urban modernity are both on display in Fukuoka. You might want to take your first stop as soon as you enter downtown, as Hakata Station doubles as a department store with well-known Japanese retailers, including Tokyu Hands. This is also a chance to sample Japan’s best ramen chains. To continue shopping, Canal City is about a 15min walk from Hakata Station. The shopping complex, built on an artificial canal, boasts over 200 shops and restaurants as well as entertainment and hotels. For a moment of quiet, try the Shofukuji Temple, Japan’s very first Zen temple, and to continue delving into Japanese history, the Fukuoka Castle ruins can be found in the centre of the city. Here, walking paths and lookouts give you a chance to immerse yourself in Fukuoka’s history. For a bite to eat, the Gion Yamaska food stalls are a great place to ensure you get to sample different parts of Japanese cuisine. The Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a walking hot spot, where you can take in the gardens and seasonal flowers. Inside the park, there’s also an aquarium, Marine World, as well as an amusement park, Wonder World, and their Sunshine Pools.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Fukuoka?

Australian citizens will need a passport to fly to Fukuoka. You will not need a visa so long as you aren't staying for more than 90 days. The exception is if you are travelling in order to engage in paid activities; in this case, a visa is required no matter the length of the stay.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Fukuoka?

For a flight to Fukuoka, you will be flying into Fukuoka. Fukuoka (FUK) is just 3.0 km from the centre of the city.