Flying from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Seoul. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) departing from here.
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Seoul to Fukuoka Airport flight.
Seoul and Fukuoka (where Fukuoka Airport is located) share the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the most popular route. There are 167 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Korean Air at 6:40pm. Opt for the first ICN to FUK departure with Jeju Air at 6:25am if getting there sooner works for you.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Seoul to FUK. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Get to your destination in one go from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). Direct flights from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) can be booked from here.
A variety of airlines at ICN offer direct flights from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport. Among the top picks are:
The preferred airline for passengers flying between ICN and FUK is Jin Air.
With an impressive 93.39% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Busan ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Travelling from central Seoul to ICN takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Seoul Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Seoul Incheon International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport. Check out these connections between Seoul Gimpo International Airport and FUK:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seoul to GMP in around 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Seoul to FUK flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Seoul Gimpo International Airport:
Flights from Seoul Gimpo International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
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 Seoul to Fukuoka Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FUK instead:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Seoul to Fukuoka Airport flight.
The address for FUK is 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
Getting from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to central Fukuoka
Central Fukuoka is around 5 kilometres from Fukuoka Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport is 44 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 103 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap flights from Seoul to FUK by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap Seoul to Fukuoka Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
December is the quietest month for flights from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), while January is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Fukuoka based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Seoul to FUK plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Fukuoka to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seoul 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
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Fukuoka right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Fukuoka Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Itsukushima Shrine, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park and Ohori Park are top sights which should feature on any good Fukuoka itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Beppu is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen Fukuoka. Around 105 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Beppu Onsen, Umi Jigoku and Hana Hot Spring.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Japan, consider Izumo, about 290 kilometres northeast of Fukuoka. Kashima Shrine, Ten Shrine and Izumo Taisha are among its highlights.