--- iata: FUK name: Fukuoka Airport city: Fukuoka country: Japan lastUpdated: '2026-09-06' officialWebsite: 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/' sources: - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/about/' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/uploads/2026/01/FUK_Airport_Trend.pdf' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/access/subway.html' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/access/bus2.html' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/flight/transit/' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/service/paid-lounge02.html' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/service/paid-lounge01.html' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/service/paid-lounge01-s.html' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/service/airline-lounge02.html' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/service/airline-lounge01.html' - 'https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/information/int-grandopen.html' - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/fukuoka-itazuke-air-base' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/fukuoka-itazuke-air-base/fuk3-lounge-fukuoka - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/fukuoka-itazuke-air-base/fuk2-korean-air-lounge - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuoka_Airport' quickFacts: - >- Fukuoka Airport (IATA FUK / ICAO RJFF) sits in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, about 1.6 nmi / ~3 km east of Hakata Station — one of Japan’s closest major airports to its downtown rail hub. Operator is Fukuoka International Airport Co., Ltd. (privatised April 2019); passenger site: fukuoka-airport.jp. Do not confuse FUK with Kitakyushu (KKJ) further up the coast. - >- Campus is split by the runways: Domestic Passenger Terminal on the east side (subway underneath) and International Passenger Terminal on the west side. There is no sterile airside walk between them — use the free inter-terminal shuttle (~10 minutes; daytime often every 5–7 minutes per the airport timetable). The international terminal’s expansion/renovation held its grand opening 28 March 2025; interior work on the older international areas completed December 2025. A domestic-area mixed-use complex (hotel/retail/bus) is under construction toward a ~summer 2027 opening — expect landside walkway changes at Domestic. - >- Traffic (Fukuoka Airport Trend PDF citing MLIT 2024 airport management statistics): Japanese FY2024 total passengers 27,120,491 (18,611,792 domestic / 8,508,699 international) with 94,706 aircraft movements (72,070 domestic / 22,636 international). That is a record-high passenger year in the published 2016–2024 series. - >- Airfield: Runway A 16L/34R asphalt 2,800 × 60 m; Runway B 16R/34L asphalt 2,500 × 60 m entered service March 2025. Elevation about 9 m / 30 ft. Closely spaced parallels — treat capacity gains as real but not as two fully independent simultaneous-arrival streams; slot and noise rules still shape the schedule. - >- Lounges (Sep 2026): Priority Pass soft lounges airside International — Lounge Fukuoka (4F after passport control; PP 07:00–21:15; max stay 3 hours; PP Lounge of the Year Regional Winner Asia Pacific 2026) and Korean Air Lounge (PP directory commonly shows 08:00–15:00, with some listings also noting an evening bank — confirm the live app). Paid Lounge TIME International (3F near Gate 56; immigration open–21:00; adult ¥1,100). Domestic: Lounge TIME / South (2F airside; 06:00–21:00; ¥1,100), Lounge TIME / North (1F landside; 06:00–20:30; ¥1,100), plus ANA and JAL lounges (2F inside the domestic departure lounge; 06:00–last eligible flight; airline entitlement only). - >- Ground: Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line station is under the Domestic Terminal — about 5 minutes / ¥260 adult to Hakata (two stops), about 11 minutes to Tenjin. International passengers must take the free shuttle to Domestic first (add ~10–15 minutes). Nishitetsu and HEARTS buses also serve Hakata/Tenjin from both terminals; taxis are short but easy to overspend relative to the subway for solo travellers. bentoTips: - label: Timing title: International needs the shuttle — Domestic does not detail: >- Domestic departures from the east terminal can often work with about 75–90 minutes when you are already on the subway and travelling cabin-bag only. International check-in still wants about 2–2.5 hours on a normal day — and if you arrive by subway you must ride the free shuttle to the west terminal first (~10 minutes ride + walk). Same-day domestic↔international connections need explicit shuttle time; there is no airside corridor. summary: >- Domestic curb-to-gate is compact; international arrivals/departures add a free shuttle hop before the subway or check-in. category: timing - label: Terminal title: East = Domestic + subway; west = International detail: >- Subway Fukuokakūkō Station exits into the Domestic Terminal. International check-in, immigration, and Lounge Fukuoka are on the opposite side of the field. Follow “International Terminal Shuttle” / bus-stop signs (Domestic south stop and International stop 5 are the usual passenger pair — confirm live wayfinding). Domestic redevelopment construction through 2027 can move landside corridors — trust dated maps less than posted signs. summary: >- Runways sit between the two passenger buildings — never assume a walkable airside link. category: terminal - label: Food title: Tonkotsu and mentaiko before security when you can detail: >- Domestic has the denser everyday ramen / set-meal / omiyage stack, including classic Hakata tonkotsu counters and mentaiko souvenirs. The international terminal’s post-2025 expansion added a larger airside food court after immigration — useful once you are airside, not a reason to skip a landside meal if you have time at Domestic. FamilyMart / Lawson-style shops are the value hydration buy. summary: >- Domestic landside and the expanded international airside food court both carry strong Kyushu options — konbini still wins for cheap water. category: food - label: Status title: Lounge Fukuoka for PP; airline rooms are entitlement-only detail: >- Open the Priority Pass app the day you fly. Lounge Fukuoka (4F, after security and passport control) lists 07:00–21:15 with a 3-hour max stay and won PP’s 2026 Asia-Pacific regional lounge award — default PP pick. Korean Air Lounge is secondary and hour-constrained. Lounge TIME rooms are paid/card products, not PP. ANA and JAL domestic lounges on 2F require airline cabin/status (or JAL’s limited paid Sakura offer when published). summary: >- Priority Pass’s strongest FUK door is Lounge Fukuoka on international 4F; ANA/JAL domestic lounges are not PP. category: status lounges: - name: Lounge Fukuoka zone: >- Airside International Terminal 4F after security and passport control (Priority Pass / participating airlines) hours: '07:00–21:15 daily (Priority Pass directory, Sep 2026); max stay 3 hours' access: - Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass when contracted - >- Participating airline business-class / status invitations (airport lists multiple carriers) - Same-day paid entry when the operator offers it (confirm reception) bestFor: - Priority Pass holders on international afternoon and evening departures - Travellers who want a full soft-lounge meal and seats after immigration summary: >- Flagship shared international lounge and the clear Priority Pass default at FUK. PP lists 07:00–21:15, digital cards, standard complimentary alcohol when stocked, flight information, conference rooms for a fee, no smoking, children under 2 free, up to four guests per cardholder when the visit rules allow, and a 3-hour max stay. Named Lounge of the Year Regional Winner Asia Pacific in Priority Pass’s 2026 awards, with aggregate ratings around 4.5 / 5 from a large review base. Capacity can restrict entry at peaks — arrive with buffer. verdict: worth-it terminal: International Terminal amenities: - Hot / cold refreshments - Soft drinks / standard alcoholic drinks (PP facilities list) - Free Wi-Fi / flight information - Digital card acceptance - Conference facilities (extra charge) - name: Korean Air Lounge zone: >- Airside International Terminal after security and passport control (Priority Pass directory — confirm live map; commonly described near Gate 56 / 3F area) hours: >- Priority Pass commonly lists 08:00–15:00; some FUK lounge directories also note an evening window around 18:30–21:00 — always confirm the live PP app for your departure date access: - Korean Air eligible cabin / status when flying KE - Priority Pass / LoungeKey when contracted and the lounge is open bestFor: - Korean Air banks that line up with published PP hours - Overflow when Lounge Fukuoka queues are long during a KE wave summary: >- Compact carrier lounge that Priority Pass also contracts. Hours are narrower than Lounge Fukuoka and tied to Korean Air operations — treat as opportunistic, not as your primary FUK PP plan. Aggregate PP scores sit near the low-to-mid 3s / 5. Guest rules are tighter than Lounge Fukuoka (PP often lists fewer guests per card). verdict: depends terminal: International Terminal amenities: - Light refreshments when open - Soft drinks - Flight information - Seating - name: Lounge TIME International zone: >- Airside International Terminal 3F departure lounge near Gate 56 (after security / immigration) hours: >- From immigration opening until 21:00 daily (airport page; subject to flight ops) access: - >- Paid walk-up (adult ¥1,100 / child 3–12 ¥550; under 3 free — airport page) - Eligible Japanese credit-card lounge programmes when contracted bestFor: - >- International passengers without Priority Pass who want a quiet paid seat - Short waits near the Gate 50s stub summary: >- Airport-operated pay lounge on the international airside concourse. Soft drinks are included with the entry fee; beer/highball all-you-can-drink promotions appear seasonally (e.g. mid-2026 summer offer at ¥1,400 / hour — confirm live posters). Not a Priority Pass room. About 70 all-non-smoking seats. Useful backup when PP queues or membership rules block Lounge Fukuoka. verdict: depends terminal: International Terminal amenities: - Free soft drinks with entry - Wi-Fi / newspapers / magazines - Flight information screens - Restroom - Paid alcohol / light meals when offered - name: Lounge TIME / South zone: Domestic Terminal 2F inside the departure lounge (after security) hours: '06:00–21:00 daily (airport page)' access: - >- Paid walk-up for domestic departing passengers (adult ¥1,100 / child ¥550) - Eligible credit-card lounge programmes when contracted bestFor: - Domestic passengers without ANA/JAL lounge rights who want airside quiet - Midday domestic waits after security summary: >- Largest domestic paid Lounge TIME room (about 180 seats). Soft drinks included; alcohol and light meals are extra. Not Priority Pass. Stronger airside domestic option than the landside North room if you have already cleared security. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic Terminal amenities: - Free soft drinks with entry - Wi-Fi / newspapers / magazines - Non-smoking and limited smoking seats - Business corner / restroom - Paid beer / light meals - name: Lounge TIME / North zone: Domestic Terminal 1F before security (landside) hours: '06:00–20:30 daily (airport page)' access: - 'Paid walk-up open to airport users (adult ¥1,100 / child ¥550)' - Eligible credit-card lounge programmes when contracted bestFor: - Meeters / early check-in waits before domestic security - Landside work seats when your flight is still hours away summary: >- Landside paid lounge on Domestic 1F — usable even before you have cleared security, and the airport notes aviation passengers are not strictly required for general paid entry. Soft drinks included; no showers. Closes earlier than the South airside room (20:30). Not Priority Pass. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic Terminal amenities: - Free soft drinks with entry - Wi-Fi / newspapers / magazines - Non-smoking and smoking seats / business corner - Restroom - Paid beer / light meals - name: ANA Lounge (Domestic) zone: Domestic Terminal 2F inside the departure lounge (after security) hours: >- From 06:00 until departure of the last eligible ANA flight (airport / ANA listings) access: - >- ANA Group operated or ANA flight-number codeshare with eligible cabin or status - >- Star Alliance Gold / eligible partner rules when contracted for this room bestFor: - ANA domestic elites and premium-cabin passengers - Early ANA banks from Fukuoka summary: >- Full ANA domestic lounge product (Suite Lounge / Lounge access per ANA’s entitlement matrix). Not Priority Pass and not a paid walk-up for the general public. Soft drinks, light snacks, and work seats are the expectation — confirm your boarding pass / ANA app before walking to reception. Airport page labels the facility on Domestic 2F inside the departure lounge. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic Terminal amenities: - Soft drinks / light snacks - Seating / flight information - Wi-Fi when provided - name: JAL Sakura Lounge (Domestic) zone: Domestic Terminal 2F inside the departure lounge (after security) hours: 'Daily 06:00 until the last eligible JAL departure (JAL lounge page)' access: - JAL First / eligible domestic premium cabin and status per JAL rules - Limited paid Sakura entry when JAL publishes midweek daytime offers - oneworld / partner entitlements when contracted bestFor: - JAL domestic elites and First / eligible premium passengers - Travellers who catch a published JAL paid-entry window summary: >- JAL’s domestic Sakura Lounge at FUK. Not Priority Pass. JAL sometimes sells limited paid entry (commonly advertised around ¥3,000 on selected midweek daytime departures — confirm the live JAL lounge page). Soft drinks and light refreshments; treat airline rules as authoritative over third-party summaries. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic Terminal amenities: - Soft drinks / light refreshments - Seating / flight information - Wi-Fi when provided waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Landside konbini bottled water zone: landside price: Typically ¥100–160 for a 500 ml PET bottle (confirm shelf tag) summary: >- Sealed konbini water at ordinary Japanese shop prices is the best-value hydration buy. Purchase before domestic security or before you ride the shuttle to International. Japan’s tap water is potable, but a sealed bottle clears screening logistics more cleanly than a full bottle you must dump. location: >- FamilyMart / Lawson-style convenience stores in the Domestic Terminal arrivals and check-in halls before security (and International landside shops before departure procedures) terminal: Domestic Terminal landside isBestValue: true - kind: purchase name: Airside café / shop sealed water zone: airside price: Marked-up retail — often higher than landside konbini (confirm tag) summary: >- Fine once you are airside; poor value if you still have time to buy at a landside konbini. International’s expanded food court makes post-immigration purchases easier than before the 2025 grand opening. location: >- Cafés and travel retailers after security in the Domestic 2F departure lounge and after immigration in the International departure concourse / food court terminal: Domestic or International airside - kind: free name: Lounge drinking water (entitled guests only) zone: airside summary: >- Soft drinks and water inside lounges are part of lounge access — not a public fountain programme. Only counts if Priority Pass, a paid Lounge TIME ticket, a card programme, or airline entitlement opens the door. location: >- Soft-drink stations inside Lounge Fukuoka, Korean Air Lounge, Lounge TIME rooms, and ANA/JAL domestic lounges after reception terminal: Matching lounge terminal airportistScore: 7.7 slug: fuk region: Asia-Pacific --- > Markdown for [/airports/fuk](/airports/fuk). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/fuk) - [Lounge directory](/airports/fuk/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Fukuoka Airport (FUK) Fukuoka, Japan · Asia-Pacific Japan’s closest major city-center airport: Domestic sits on the subway five minutes from Hakata, while International is a free shuttle across the runways — outstanding access with a split campus, busy peaks, and a much stronger Priority Pass story after Lounge Fukuoka’s rise. ## Airportist Score **7.7 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 7.8 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 7.2 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 7.5 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 9.0 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 7.4 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: 27.12M FY2024 (18.61M domestic / 8.51M international; Fukuoka Airport Trend PDF / MLIT) - Terminals: Domestic Terminal (east, subway) + International Terminal (west); free shuttle only — no airside walk - Typical security: 14 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: minor ## Best for - Domestic arrivals who can walk straight onto the Airport Line to Hakata/Tenjin - Priority Pass holders using Lounge Fukuoka after international immigration - Kyushu itineraries that need a compact tonkotsu-and-go connection - Short-haul Asia departures from the expanded 2025 international building ## Watch out for - Assuming Domestic and International are walkable — they are not - Missing the free shuttle time on International subway trips - Confusing FUK with Kitakyushu (KKJ) - Domestic landside construction diversions through the ~2027 complex opening ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/fuk/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/fuk/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/fuk/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/fuk/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/fuk/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/fuk/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/fuk/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/fuk/reviews.md)