Fukuoka Airport (FUK) connects Fukuoka City with destinations in Japan and overseas; the route to Tokyo’s Haneda airport is one of the world’s busiest. Fukuoka Airport is unusual in that it is still within the city and not on an offshore island like many Japanese air hubs. As a gateway to Kyushu Island in southern Japan, Fukuoka Airport is a vital piece of infrastructure for the region and the country.
Fukuoka Airport ranked fourth in Japan by passenger numbers in FY2024
Getting to and from Fukuoka Airport is very easy due to its proximity to downtown. The airport is located in Hakata Ward and is only 2.6 km east of Hakata Station, the principal rail hub in Kyushu, and 4.6 km east of the downtown Tenjin district.
The main thing to check is your terminal. The Domestic Passenger Terminal Building is directly connected to Fukuoka City Subway Fukuoka-kuko Station, so the subway is usually the simplest option for domestic flights. The International Passenger Terminal Building is not directly connected to the subway. For international flights, take a direct bus or taxi, or take the subway to the domestic terminal and transfer to the free inter-terminal shuttle bus.
You’ll find information counters in both the domestic and international terminals of Fukuoka Airport.
By subway
One of the quickest and cheapest ways to get to Fukuoka Airport’s domestic terminal is by subway. The Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line, also known as the Kuko Line, runs east-west and is only two stops (5 minutes; 260 yen) from Hakata Station and five stops (11 minutes; 260 yen) from Tenjin Station. Trains operate between 5:30 and 0:25, and arrive every 4 to 8 minutes.
A subway bound for Fukuoka Airport waits to depart from Hakata Station
The subway station is connected to the Domestic Passenger Terminal Building. If you are using the International Passenger Terminal Building, follow airport signs from the domestic side to the free shuttle bus. The shuttle takes about 10 minutes between the domestic and international terminals.
By bus
Nishi-Nippon Railroad operates buses between Fukuoka Airport International Terminal and Hakata Station and Tenjin. This is the simpler public-transport option for many international passengers, because it avoids the subway-to-shuttle transfer.
From Hakata Station, Route A buses run between Hakata Station Chikushi Exit and Fukuoka Airport International Terminal. They take about 18 minutes and cost 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for children. At the airport, current International Terminal bus stops for Hakata Station are stops 6 and 7.
Passengers check bus departure times at Hakata Bus Terminal
From Tenjin, the Airport Express runs nonstop between Nishitetsu Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal and Fukuoka Airport International Terminal. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes, with the fastest services advertised at around 30 minutes. The adult fare is 500 yen, or 480 yen when using a transportation IC card. At the airport, the current International Terminal bus stop for Tenjin is stop 8.
The free inter-terminal shuttle bus runs between the International Passenger Terminal Building and the Domestic Passenger Terminal Building. Use it if you arrive by subway and need the international terminal, or if you arrive at the international terminal and need the subway.
By taxi
Taxis in Japan are safe and clean and provide courteous service, though drivers often struggle to communicate in English. If “airport” does not register, say “kuuko”. In the city, it is easy to hail a cab by raising your arm with your hand out and flat. At Fukuoka Airport, use the designated taxi stands closest to your airline counter.
A taxi leaves the Chikushi or east side of Hakata Station
From Hakata Station, taxis take about 15 to 20 minutes and cost roughly 1,500 to 1,600 yen in light traffic. From Tenjin, taxis take about 20 to 30 minutes and cost roughly 2,100 to 2,200 yen in light traffic. Traffic can change both the travel time and the fare, especially around flight banks and commuting hours.
Article by Tim Hornyak. All rights reserved. Last updated 23-Jul-2026.
