Travelling from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): What you need to know
The timezone in Fukuoka is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne. Fukuoka Airport is located in Fukuoka.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to FUK.
Flying over a peak time such as December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to FUK. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to FUK flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FUK instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Fukuoka Airport rental car. Pick up a set of 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 vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport flight.
FUK is located at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
Getting from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to central Fukuoka
Fukuoka Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Fukuoka. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
$607 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport. Return flights start from $1,242. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to FUK if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport (FUK). October is the most popular month to visit Fukuoka. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in August.
Book a Melbourne to FUK plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Fukuoka to range from 23ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between 1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Fukuoka
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Fukuoka Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Fukuoka:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Fukuoka when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Itsukushima Shrine followed by teamLab Forest Fukuoka and Life-Size RX-93ff ???? Gundam Statue.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Fukuoka, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Travel about 105 kilometres east to Beppu to check off its leading sights. From Beppu Onsen to Umi Jigoku and Hana Hot Spring, your itinerary will be busy.
Izumo is another essential stop in Japan and is around 290 kilometres northeast of Fukuoka. No journey is complete without visiting Kashima Shrine, Ten Shrine and Izumo Taisha.