Flying from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) leaving from here.
Fukuoka is two hours behind Melbourne. Fukuoka Airport is located in Fukuoka, which runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to FUK.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Melbourne to FUK with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEL and FUK include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to FUK flight is easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near FUK and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Hit the road running by picking up a Fukuoka Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from JDM Rent a car, Suzuki Rental Car or HM Rent-a-Car to explore Fukuoka and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport flight.
You'll find FUK at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
234 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport. A return flight starts from 470 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to FUK if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to FUK couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport (FUK). Visit Fukuoka in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Melbourne to FUK plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Fukuoka, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne 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 rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Fukuoka right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Fukuoka when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Itsukushima Shrine followed by teamLab Forest Fukuoka and Life-Size RX-93ff ν Gundam Statue.
Explore more of Japan
Fukuoka has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. About 209 kilometres north-east of Fukuoka, a trip to Hiroshima will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions 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 well-known destination in Japan and is around 225 kilometres south of Fukuoka. No journey is complete without dropping by Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach.