Travelling from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is six hours behind Fukuoka, where Fukuoka Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your FUK to Istanbul flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from FUK to Istanbul. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
To reach FUK from central Fukuoka, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 2 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a hotel close to FUK? If you're catching an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
68.19% of flights that take off from Fukuoka Airport reach their destination on schedule.
FUK is located at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Istanbul
£221 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Fukuoka Airport to Istanbul flight. A return ticket right now is £380. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from FUK to Istanbul if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Fukuoka Airport to Istanbul throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Save on your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 30 miles away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Book a hotel near IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Fukuoka Airport to Istanbul. Choose one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your flight from FUK to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Istanbul has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 30 miles from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Following your FUK to Istanbul flight, settle in at a hotel close to SAW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from SAW four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Visit Istanbul during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Fukuoka Airport to Istanbul in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Fukuoka Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from FUK to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are top sights which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 220 miles east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.
