Flying from Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport (FUK). Check out your options for jetting out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Fukuoka is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Fukuoka Airport is located in Fukuoka, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to FUK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
High 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 stay on schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Vancouver to FUK flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FUK instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Fukuoka Airport rental car. Book your wheels from JDM Rent a car, Suzuki Rental Car or HM Rent-a-Car and venture far and wide through Fukuoka and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport flight.
You'll find FUK at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport is Rs91,080. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs180,107. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to FUK, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Fukuoka. June is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Vancouver to FUK flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Fukuoka, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Fukuoka
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Fukuoka right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Fukuoka Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Itsukushima Shrine, teamLab Forest Fukuoka and Life-Size RX-93ff ν Gundam Statue are must-visits when exploring Fukuoka.
Explore more of Japan
Hiroshima is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Fukuoka. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.
Kagoshima is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 225 kilometres south of Fukuoka. No trip is complete without a visit to Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach.