Flying from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): What you need to know
Bangkok is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flying out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
The average time for a direct Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport flight is 5 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Fukuoka is UTC+9, which is two hours ahead of Bangkok. Fukuoka Airport is located in Fukuoka.
The busiest route is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), with 12 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from BKK to FUK is the 12:30am Thai Vietjet Air option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 1am with Thai Airways International.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Bangkok to FUK. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Get there in one go from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Direct flights from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) are available from here.
When departing from BKK, you can catch a direct flight from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport with Thai Airways International.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between BKK and FUK is Thai Airways International.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Thai Airways International.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to FUK. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Think about setting out from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). You can book a direct Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Thai AirAsia operates direct flights from Bangkok to FUK leaving from DMK. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
Thai AirAsia is the top choice for travellers flying from DMK to FUK.
Thai AirAsia ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Don Mueang International Airport and Fukuoka Airport.
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and FUK include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can reach DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 27 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to FUK flight? Relax in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.48%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near FUK instead:
Explore without limits with a Fukuoka Airport rental car. Book your wheels from JDM Rent a car, Suzuki Rental Car or HM Rent-a-Car and find adventure across Fukuoka and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport flight.
You'll find FUK at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Right now, 82 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 172 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Bangkok to FUK, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport (FUK). June is the busiest month to travel to Fukuoka. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
The warmest month in Fukuoka is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to FUK plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Fukuoka
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Fukuoka Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fukuoka:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Itsukushima Shrine, teamLab Forest Fukuoka and Life-Size RX-93ff ν Gundam Statue are must-visits when exploring Fukuoka.
Explore more of Japan
Fukuoka has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres north-east of Fukuoka, a trip 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.
Kagoshima is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 225 kilometres south of Fukuoka. No journey is complete without a visit to Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach.