Travelling from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Shanghai. Check out your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when searching for a flight from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport (FUK).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport flight.
Fukuoka Airport is located in Fukuoka. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Shanghai.
With 54 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the most popular route. Spring Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:50am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from PVG to FUK is with China Eastern Airlines at 6:10pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to FUK, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) can be booked from this terminal.
A variety of airlines at PVG operate direct flights from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport. The most popular include:
China Eastern Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from PVG to FUK.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Spring Airlines.
PVG is about 56 kms (35 miles) from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
78.11% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport reach their destination on time.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Split up your flight from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and FUK include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to SHA from the centre of Shanghai in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) away.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to FUK flight, stay in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 85.58% of them landing right on cue.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FUK if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Follow your own route with a Fukuoka Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from JDM Rent a car, Suzuki Rental Car or HM Rent-a-Car and chase adventure across Fukuoka and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport flight.
You'll find FUK at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport is £38. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £94. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from Shanghai to FUK by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
June is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport (FUK). Plan your visit to Fukuoka in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Fukuoka is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Shanghai to FUK plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Fukuoka
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Fukuoka right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Itsukushima Shrine, teamLab Forest Fukuoka and Life-Size RX-93ff ν Gundam Statue are essential stops on your Fukuoka itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Fukuoka has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. About 209 kms (130 miles) north-east of Fukuoka, a visit to Hiroshima will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.
Around 225 kms (140 miles) south of Fukuoka, Kagoshima is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach.