Flying from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 56 minutes.
Fukuoka Airport is located in Fukuoka. Operating on the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 1 hour behind Fukuoka.
With 216 flights a week between the two airports, Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route. China Eastern operates the earliest flight at 09:30. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from FUK to PVG is with China Eastern at 18:15.
To ensure you catch your flight from FUK to Shanghai, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai that arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
You'll have your pick of carriers that operate direct flights from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai. Book your seat with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from FUK to Shanghai. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Naha Airport (OKA)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You will need an embassy visa for China if you hold a passport from Japan and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Central Fukuoka to FUK is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 15 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near FUK? If you've booked an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Shanghai
ج.م. 3,361 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 6,649. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from FUK to Shanghai, reserve your journey 9 months before the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 49 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Central Shanghai is about 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). As soon as your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 21 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from FUK to Shanghai:
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the busiest month for flights from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Shanghai in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from FUK to Shanghai in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Shanghai
After booking your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Shanghai.
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