Flying from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport (FUK). Explore the options for leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM), the city's main airports.
Take a direct Osaka to Fukuoka Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Fukuoka Airport is located in Fukuoka. The city's timezone is UTC+9 — the same as Osaka.
With 28 direct flights a week between the two airports, Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the busiest route. Peach Aviation operates the earliest flight at 6:50am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from KIX to FUK is with Peach Aviation at 6:55pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Osaka to FUK, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Take the express route from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Direct flights from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) are available from here.
When departing from KIX, you can catch a direct flight from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport with Peach Aviation.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Peach Aviation from KIX to FUK.
The distance from central Osaka to KIX is around 48 kms (30 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport? Stay at a hotel near Kansai International Airport, such as First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport will also have you moments from the terminal.
67.95% of flights departing from Kansai International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Consider starting your journey from Itami Airport (ITM). You can book a direct Osaka to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
ANA operates direct flights from Osaka to FUK out of ITM. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in one go.
ANA is the top choice for passengers flying from ITM to FUK.
The most reliable carrier is ANA. Its Itami Airport to Fukuoka Airport flights land as scheduled 74.24% of the time.
Depending on traffic, you can drive to ITM from the centre of Osaka in around 20 minutes. The airport is approximately 16 kms (10 miles) away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Osaka to FUK flight? Unwind in a hotel near Itami Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Itami Airport has an on-time performance of 77.41%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're travelling to UKB from the centre of Osaka, it takes around 45 minutes to arrive by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 40 kms (25 miles).
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Kobe Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Osaka to Fukuoka Airport flight:
UKB has an on-time performance rate of 85.15%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
The address of Kobe Airport is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Have a late flight from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near FUK and fast-forward to bedtime:
Follow your own route with a Fukuoka Airport rental car. Book your wheels from JDM Rent a car, Suzuki Rental Car or HM Rent-a-Car and discover more of Fukuoka and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Osaka to Fukuoka Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
The street address for FUK is 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
£28 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport. Return flights start from £56. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Osaka to FUK.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Fukuoka. June is when most people book flights from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Osaka to FUK plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fukuoka, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Fukuoka
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Fukuoka right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Osaka to Fukuoka Airport:
Your trip to Fukuoka should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions you can't miss include Itsukushima Shrine, teamLab Forest Fukuoka and Life-Size RX-93ff ν Gundam Statue.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Fukuoka, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Travel around 209 kms (130 miles) north-east to Hiroshima to tick off its top sights. From Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kagoshima is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 225 kms (140 miles) south of Fukuoka. No journey is complete without a visit to Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach.