Travelling from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Seoul. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) out of here.
The average length of a direct Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Kita Kyushu (where Kitakyushu Airport is located) and Seoul share the UTC+9 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
The busiest route is from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ). There are 7 direct services each week. Jin Air operates a 7:05am departure between ICN and KKJ.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Seoul to KKJ. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can hop on a direct flight from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
When leaving from ICN, you can take a direct flight from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport with Jin Air.
The most frequently booked airline between ICN and KKJ is Jin Air.
Jin Air is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 77.42% of its services arriving as scheduled.
ICN is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Seoul Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
74% of flights that leave from Seoul Incheon International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). It's a key transfer point for flights from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) out of Seoul Gimpo International Airport.
GMP is about 16 kilometres from central Seoul. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Seoul Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to KKJ flight:
The majority of flights that leave Seoul Gimpo International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay within easy reach of KKJ at Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Airport.
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport flight.
You'll find KKJ at 6 Kuto Kitamachi, Kokuraminami Ward.
Getting from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) to central Kita Kyushu
From Kitakyushu Airport, central Kita Kyushu is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport is Rs12,740. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs30,842. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seoul to KKJ.
April is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ). April is the busiest month to visit Kita Kyushu. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
The warmest month in Kita Kyushu is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Seoul to KKJ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Kita Kyushu
Start your Kita Kyushu trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Kitakyushu Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Kita Kyushu isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions worth exploring include Itsukushima Shrine, Kokura Castle and Hiraodai.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Kita Kyushu, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel about 121 kilometres south to Kumamoto to tick off its top sights. From Kumamoto Castle to Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Japan, consider Isahaya, roughly 145 kilometres southwest of Kita Kyushu. Honmyo River Cherry Blossom Levee, Karako Marsh Park Lotus Pond and Takamine Lookout are key reasons to visit.
