Flying from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport.
Fukuoka and Osaka are in the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 26 weekly Fukuoka Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Peach Aviation is the earliest flight you can take. Peach Aviation operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
Your FUK to KIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Osaka (and then seeing more of Japan!) is a cinch with Peach. This popular airline offers direct flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport.
Peach tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Fukuoka Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FUK and KIX include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Gimhae International Airport
Handy information about Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
FUK's address is 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
81% of flights leaving Fukuoka Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of FUK.
Fukuoka Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Fukuoka. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near FUK? If you're boarding an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Fukuoka Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
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Increase the odds of scoring a great deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
The street address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
From Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, Osaka is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Osaka based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport for August if you want to visit Osaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FUK to KIX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Osaka, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Journey around 402 kilometres east to Tokyo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Tokyo Skytree to Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
