Flying from London to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Fukuoka Airport (FUK). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Fukuoka is nine hours ahead of London. Fukuoka Airport is located in Fukuoka, which runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to FUK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from London to FUK with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and FUK include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Fukuoka Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a stopover to your journey at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to FUK flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Fukuoka Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Consider booking a hotel close to FUK if you're catching a late flight from London to Fukuoka Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Pick up a Fukuoka Airport rental car and explore Fukuoka and beyond with your own set of wheels. JDM Rent a car, Suzuki Rental Car and HM Rent-a-Car are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Fukuoka Airport flight.
The address for FUK is 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Rs108,353 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Fukuoka Airport. Return flights start at Rs186,574. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to FUK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your London to Fukuoka Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
June is the busiest month for flights from London to Fukuoka Airport (FUK). Plan your visit to Fukuoka in April for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your London to FUK flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fukuoka, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Fukuoka Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Fukuoka
Once you've booked your flight from London to Fukuoka Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fukuoka:
Itsukushima Shrine and teamLab Forest Fukuoka are just two of the top attractions to add to your Fukuoka to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at 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.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Japan, consider Kagoshima, roughly 225 kilometres south of Fukuoka. Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach are highlights.