Traveling from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Sendai and Fukuoka share the same timezone, UTC+9.
Flights from SDJ to FUK start from 07:35 — the earliest with ANA. The last service of the day is at 19:00 with ANA. In total, you can take your pick of 57 weekly Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SDJ to FUK flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
JAL has direct flights from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Fukuoka — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with JAL on this route.
ANA is the most punctual carrier offering SDJ to FUK flights. A reliable 85.25% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SDJ and FUK include:
Itami Airport
Kansai International Airport
New Chitose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport flight is $84. A round-trip ticket is currently $177. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from SDJ to FUK by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport.
Handy information about Sendai Airport (SDJ)
SDJ is located at 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
83.78% of flights leaving Sendai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SDJ.
Sendai Airport is around 23 kilometers from central Sendai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SDJ:
Arriving at Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FUK instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Fukuoka Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from JDM Rent a car, Suzuki Rental Car or HM Rent-a-Car to explore Fukuoka and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Fukuoka Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to central Fukuoka
You'll find FUK at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
From Fukuoka Airport, Fukuoka is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Fukuoka in April.
Book your flight from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport for August if you'd like to visit Fukuoka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SDJ to FUK around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Fukuoka has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometers east of Fukuoka, a trip to Osaka will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 451 kilometers east of Fukuoka, Kobe is another essential stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Kobe Seabus Fantasy, Keikoin and Kagawa Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation Osaka Branch Sales Division.