How to find cheap flights to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Kitakyushu Airport is £400. A return plane ticket to KKJ right now is £730.
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Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Kita Kyushu, where Kitakyushu Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines tend to offer some great early bird discounts.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Kita Kyushu. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Kitakyushu Airport that come with a stop. Indirect routes are often cheaper. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Kita Kyushu
May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Kita Kyushu.
If you can be flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KKJ.
June is the most popular month for flights to KKJ. Visit then if you're eager to explore Kita Kyushu in full swing.
Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Kita Kyushu are usually more affordable.
Check the weather conditions before you go. August is the warmest time of year in Kita Kyushu, with averages of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 2ºC to 10ºC.
Don't want to pack a raincoat? October is the driest month in Kita Kyushu, averaging five days of rain.
The wettest time of year is July. Go then and you'll likely get around 12 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Kitakyushu Airport, these airlines make getting to Kita Kyushu a breeze:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your KKJ plane ticket with ANA (All Nippon Airways). Up to 90% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule.
KKJ is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Want to stay within easy reach of Kitakyushu Airport? Hop off your flight to KKJ and be cosy in bed shortly after at Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Airport.
Get your adventure started in no time with a car hire in KKJ. Rent your wheels from Nissan Rent a Car, バジェットレンタカー or Budget and discover the lesser-explored corners of Kita Kyushu.
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Kitakyushu Airport, you can expect a timely arrival. KKJ ranks well for punctuality, with up to 85% of all departing flights landing on schedule.
Kitakyushu Airport is located in Kita Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Getting to central Kita Kyushu from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Central Kita Kyushu is about 29 kms (18 miles) from KKJ.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to KKJ, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the centre.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Kita Kyushu:
Kita Kyushu highlights
Hop off your flight to Kita Kyushu and make your way to these well-known attractions:
Itsukushima Shrine: Offering a classic introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 6 kms (4 miles) west of the centre.
Kokura Garden: You'll find this park roughly 0.64 kms (0.40 miles) east of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Kita Kyushu.
Nikko Shrine: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 10 kms (6 miles) south of the centre of Kita Kyushu.
How to get to Fukuoka from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
The nearby city of Fukuoka is about 80 kms (50 miles) from KKJ. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or cab usually takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Travelling from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) to Oita
Oita is about 88 kms (55 miles) from Kitakyushu Airport if you're going in that direction.
It takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so to drive to Oita.
Explore more of Japan
Japan has plenty more waiting for you. Continue on to Fukuoka, located around 64 kms (40 miles) south-west of Kita Kyushu. Itsukushima Shrine, teamLab Forest Fukuoka and Life-Size RX-93ff ν Gundam Statue have to be on your to-do list. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Another city in Japan that has plenty going for it is Hiroshima. From Kita Kyushu, it's roughly 145 kms (90 miles) north-east and is home to attractions like Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Make time for Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park too. Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is the main arrival point for this city.
Add one more stop to the mix with Kumamoto, which is roughly 121 kms (75 miles) south of Kita Kyushu. Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Sakura Park give you plenty of reason to visit. You can get to this city by flying into Kumamoto Airport (KMJ).