How to find cheap flights to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Currently, 473 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Kitakyushu Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to KKJ for 1.163 €.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Kita Kyushu, where Kitakyushu Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Kita Kyushu. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kitakyushu Airport.
Best time to go to Kita Kyushu
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Kita Kyushu.
To find the cheapest month for flights to KKJ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
April is the most popular month for flights to KKJ. It's the perfect time to see Kita Kyushu at its busiest and best.
December is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kita Kyushu then.
With averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), August is when Kita Kyushu is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC (32ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
With five days of rain on average, October is the driest month in Kita Kyushu.
Rain is more likely in July, which gets around 13 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ): What you need to know
Get to Kita Kyushu without any layovers. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Kitakyushu Airport:
If you want to fly with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your KKJ plane ticket with ANA (All Nippon Airways). Up to 90% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
You'll be landing in the UTC+9 timezone at KKJ.
Want to stay within easy reach of Kitakyushu Airport? Step off your flight to KKJ and be cosy in bed not long after at Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Airport.
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Kitakyushu Airport, you can expect things to run on time. KKJ has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 87% of all departing flights landing right on schedule.
Getting to central Kita Kyushu from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
The distance from KKJ to central Kita Kyushu is about 14 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to KKJ.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Kita Kyushu:
Kita Kyushu highlights
Jump off your flight to Kita Kyushu and head directly for these well-known attractions:
Itsukushima Shrine: Around 6 kilometres west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Kokura Garden: Take a breather here while exploring Kita Kyushu. This park is roughly 0.64 kilometres east of the centre.
Hiraodai: Hit up this landmark next. About 14 kilometres south of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Kita Kyushu experience.
How to get to Shimonoseki from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Headed for the nearby city of Shimonoseki? It's about 40 kilometres from KKJ.
Travelling from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) to Beppu
If Beppu is where you're off to, it's around 72 kilometres from Kitakyushu Airport.
Explore more of Japan
Japan keeps the adventures coming. Venture on to Kumamoto, located about 121 kilometres south of Kita Kyushu. Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen should be on your to-do list. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Another city in Japan that will quickly win you over is Shimonoseki. From Kita Kyushu, it's around 40 kilometres north and offers highlights like Itsukushima Shrine and Jinjoji. Make time for Tokusen no Taki Fall too.
Roughly 72 kilometres southeast of Kita Kyushu, Beppu makes for a memorable detour. A few great reasons to visit include Beppu Onsen, Umi Jigoku and Hana Hot Spring.
