Travelling from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Fukuoka (the location of Fukuoka Airport) and Osaka are in the same timezone — UTC+9.
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Itami Airport (ITM) is the most traveled route, with 86 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from FUK to ITM is with ANA (All Nippon Airways) at 19:10. Choose the first departure operated by Japan Airlines at 07:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from FUK to Osaka.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can reserve a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka. Begin your trip at FUK and touch down at Kansai International Airport (KIX).
There's a good selection of airlines operating direct flights from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka, including:
For a domestic flight within Japan, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka, make sure your ID is up to date.
To get to FUK from central Fukuoka, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a handy hotel near FUK? If you're boarding an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka is 33 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 69 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from FUK to Osaka, book your trip 11 months ahead of the departure date.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from looking for cheap tickets from FUK to Osaka every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is around 48 kilometres from central Osaka. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 44 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near KIX if you have a late flight from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. Following your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka, it'll take you around 18 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from FUK to Osaka, unwind at a hotel near ITM. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Osaka
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka. June is the busiest month to visit Osaka. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from FUK to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
Start your Osaka trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are leading attractions which should be on every Osaka itinerary.
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Choose one of our car rentals in Osaka and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka.