{ "response": { "Key": "FSZ-SEL", "orig": { "code": "FSZ", "type": "airport", "city": "Shizuoka", "fullCity": "Shizuoka, Japan", "airport": "Mt. Fuji Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Seoul", "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea", "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Shizuoka to Seoul?", "answer": "The flight from Shizuoka to Seoul is about 680 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 2 hours 15 minutes. Return flights also take about 2 hours 15 minutes.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Seoul?", "answer": "From Incheon International Airport (ICN), the fastest and most-used way into Seoul is the AREX Airport Railroad express train (about 43 minutes to Seoul Station) or all-stop commuter service; taxis and airport limousine buses are also widely available. Ride-share apps like Kakao T operate but are less common than metered taxis, which offer a door-to-door trip in roughly an hour depending on traffic. Car rentals are available at the airport but are not a popular choice for city-center travel due to Seoul's excellent transit and dense traffic. The AREX train is generally considered the best balance of speed, cost, and reliability for most travelers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://airport.kr/bbs/ap_en/937/138233/artclView.do", "title": "K2Web Wizard", "time_published": "2024-10-16T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airport.kr/ap_en/1507/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Seoul", "title": "Transportation in Seoul", "time_published": "2025-09-22T07:17:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon%20International%20Airport%20Terminal%201%20station", "title": "Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 station", "time_published": "2026-03-08T09:10:35Z" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/6604/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Shizuoka to Seoul?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Shizuoka to Seoul — the schedule shows no nonstop red-eyes and no connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red-eye on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Shizuoka to Seoul?", "answer": "Jeju Air operates nonstop flights from Shizuoka to Seoul Incheon, with two daily departures at 10:00 and 18:10, totaling 14 weekly flights. The median fare for these nonstop flights is around $305.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Shizuoka and Seoul?", "answer": "Common layovers include Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Busan. Tokyo and Osaka offer the most frequent connections and efficient transfers, while Fukuoka provides a shorter overall journey. Busan can be a convenient option with visa-free transit for eligible nationalities." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Seoul?", "answer": "April to early June and September to October offer mild temperatures, low rainfall, and fewer tourists than summer or winter holidays." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Shizuoka to Seoul?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a K-ETA or visa if required, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for bags and any vaccination or insurance documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Seoul?", "answer": "Incheon is the primary international gateway, well‑connected to central Seoul by express train, and serves most full‑service airlines. Gimpo handles domestic flights and a few short‑haul international routes, and is closer to downtown, making it a convenient option for regional connections." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Mt. Fuji Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Shizuoka, the most popular way to reach Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport is the direct express bus from Shizuoka Station, which takes about 54 minutes. Other bus routes connect from nearby stations like Shimada (25 minutes) and Kakegawa (30 minutes, free), while the closest train station is Kanaya on the JR Tōkaidō Line, though you’ll need a short bus or taxi from there to the terminal. Taxis are available but expensive for the 27-km trip, and driving is easy with free parking for 2,000 cars. Ride-share services are not widely available in this area.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shizuoka%20Airport", "title": "Shizuoka Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T17:09:46Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shizuoka_Airport", "title": "Shizuoka Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T10:53:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shizuoka%20Station", "title": "Shizuoka Station", "time_published": "2025-12-08T23:42:47Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shizuoka_Station", "title": "Shizuoka Station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T23:37:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C5%8Dkaid%C5%8D%20Line%20%28Shizuoka%20area%29", "title": "Tōkaidō Line (Shizuoka area)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-03-31T02:53:24Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Seoul airport?", "answer": "At Incheon International Airport (ICN), which serves Seoul, there is an on-site transit hotel located airside on the 4th floor of Terminal 1, offering rooms in 6-hour blocks. Both terminals also have designated nap/rest zones with reclined loungers, particularly in Terminal 2 near gates 262–268. No shuttle is needed for these in-terminal facilities, and nearby hotels like ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport offer a shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/seoul-incheon-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Seoul Incheon Airport Guide (ICN) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:42Z" }, { "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/customer/FAQ", "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel", "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/seoul.htm", "title": "Seoul Incheon Airport Guide (ICN) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T17:34:21Z" }, { "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/en/t1/about/Introduction.jsp", "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel", "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/en/destination/city/hotels-seoul-v5556.html", "title": "Hotels in Seoul | Accor ALL.com", "time_published": "2025-01-20T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/m/en/t1/about/Introduction.jsp", "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel", "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Incheon Intl Airport?", "answer": "Incheon International Airport (ICN) provides currency exchange offices in both the public and duty‑free areas of its terminals, including multiple counters on the 3rd‑floor departure level. Prayer rooms and chapels are available airside in Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the Concourse, offering quiet spaces for passengers of various faiths. Free Wi‑Fi is accessible throughout all terminals, with no time limit, and charging stations for mobile devices are located near check‑in counters and departure gates.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1562/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1542/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport", "time_published": "1999-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon%20International%20Airport", "title": "Incheon International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:03:57Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Incheon_International_Airport_Interior.jpg", "time_published": "2013-06-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1413/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Shizuoka to Seoul?", "answer": "On the nonstop Shizuoka to Seoul route, the Boeing 737 is the most commonly seen aircraft, though some flights operate with an unspecified type. One-stop connections, typically via Hanoi or Okinawa, often use Airbus A320-family or Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the longer leg. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these flights.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Shizuoka to Seoul?", "answer": "The only airline operating nonstop from Shizuoka (FSZ) to Seoul (ICN) is Jeju Air, which is not a member of any major global alliance (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld). Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but Jeju Air flies it unaffiliated.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Shizuoka?", "answer": "Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) is a small regional airport, and there are no airline-branded lounges or widely known independent lounges like Priority Pass or Plaza Premium available. Lounge options are essentially nonexistent here, so travelers departing for Seoul should plan to relax in the general terminal seating or a café before boarding.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/lounges/japan/shizuoka", "title": "About", "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shizuoka%20Airport", "title": "Shizuoka Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T17:09:46Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shizuoka_Airport", "title": "Shizuoka Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T10:53:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/SZG/Salzburg-Airport-Business-Lounge-Terminal-1-qEHP1w8aN3/", "title": "Salzburg Airport Business Lounge at Salzburg Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-04-27T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/pt-pt/lounges/japan/tokyo-narita-international", "title": "Tokyo Narita International", "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Shizuoka to Seoul?", "answer": "Between Shizuoka and Seoul, allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets typically exclude checked bags, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer higher limits." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Shizuoka to Seoul?", "answer": "Flights from Shizuoka to Seoul typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class. Premium Economy is rarely available on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally offer same-day changes or standby, while basic economy fares typically do not." } } } }