Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): what you need to know
The timezone in Fukuoka is UTC+9, which is one hour behind Cairns.
To ensure you get on your CNS to FUK flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairns Airport to Fukuoka Airport. These are the top stopovers between CNS and FUK:
Narita International Airport
Changi International Airport
Haneda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Fukuoka Airport flight is 229 €. A return plane ticket right now is 591 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from CNS to FUK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Cairns Airport to Fukuoka Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CNS to FUK.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairns Airport to Fukuoka Airport.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, data shows 71.55% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CNS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cairns Airport to Fukuoka Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Reserve a hotel close to FUK if you're on a late Cairns Airport to Fukuoka Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 experience more of Fukuoka and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Fukuoka Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to central Fukuoka
The address for FUK is 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
Fukuoka Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Fukuoka. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
June is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Fukuoka Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Fukuoka in April.
Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Fukuoka Airport for August if you want to go to Fukuoka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNS to FUK in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Fukuoka has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres east of Fukuoka, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 451 kilometres east of Fukuoka, Kobe is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kobe Seabus Fantasy, Keikoin and Kagawa Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation Osaka Branch Sales Division.
