Flying from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at Sapporo's main airport, New Chitose Airport (CTS). Check out your options for catching a flight from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) departing from this terminal.
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport flight.
Fukuoka's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Sapporo. Fukuoka Airport is located in Fukuoka.
The most popular route is from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), with 58 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from CTS to FUK is the 7:55am ANA service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 6:35pm with ANA.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sapporo to FUK, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like January or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Fly without interruptions from New Chitose Airport (CTS). Direct flights from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) operate from here.
Direct flights from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport are available from a variety of airlines at CTS. Select your seat on any of these:
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the airline most travellers choose for flights from CTS to FUK.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
CTS is around 48 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near New Chitose Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
71% of flights that depart New Chitose Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sapporo to OKD in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sapporo Okadama Airport the day before your Sapporo to FUK flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Sapporo Okadama Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74%.
You'll find OKD at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Have a late flight from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near FUK and turn out the lights sooner:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport flight.
FUK is located at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
Getting from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to central Fukuoka
Fukuoka Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Fukuoka. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport is 39 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 71 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Sapporo to FUK, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport (FUK). January is the peak month for travel to Fukuoka. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
The warmest month in Fukuoka is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Sapporo to FUK plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Fukuoka
Once you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Fukuoka Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Fukuoka:
Your visit to Fukuoka should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Itsukushima Shrine, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park and Ohori Park.
Explore more of Japan
Beppu is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Fukuoka. Around 105 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Beppu Onsen, Umi Jigoku and Hana Hot Spring.
Around 290 kilometres northeast of Fukuoka, Izumo is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Kashima Shrine, Ten Shrine and Izumo Taisha.