{ "response": { "Key": "FUK-BKK", "orig": { "code": "FUK", "type": "airport", "city": "Fukuoka", "fullCity": "Fukuoka, Japan", "airport": "Fukuoka Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "BKK", "type": "airport", "city": "Bangkok", "fullCity": "Bangkok, Thailand", "airport": "Suvarnabhumi Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "A direct flight from Fukuoka to Bangkok typically takes around 6 hours, while flights with one stop, often via Taipei or Seoul, usually range from 8 to 12 hours total travel time. The return flight from Bangkok to Fukuoka is similar, with direct flights also about 6 hours. Airlines like Thai Airways and Japan Airlines offer competitive times on connecting itineraries." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "Yes, there are non‑stop flights from Fukuoka to Bangkok. Two airlines operate the route: Thai Airways (TG) with two daily departures around 11:35–11:40 AM, and Thai VietJet Air (VZ) with one daily departure at 8:55 AM — so together there are 21 non‑stop flights each week, every day.", "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. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "For travel from Fukuoka to Bangkok: Japanese citizens can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days when arriving by air. Thai citizens do not need a visa to enter Japan for short stays (typically up to 15 or 30 days, depending on the purpose). Nationals of other countries should check both Thai and Japanese visa policies based on their citizenship. Always verify the latest requirements before traveling." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Bangkok?", "answer": "From Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok, the Airport Rail Link is the fastest and most-used option, offering a direct train connection. Taxis are available 24/7 on Level 1 with a metered fare plus a 50 THB surcharge, while ride-hailing via GRAB picks up at Gate 4. Public buses serve routes like Khao San Road for about 60 THB, and self-drive car rentals are located on Level 2. Premium choices include AOT Limousine and electric VIP taxis.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/airport-guide/detail/Transportation_BKK", "title": "Ways to transport", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/airport-guide/detail/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2021-08-25T04:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/transportation/detail/317", "title": "Bus BMTA", "time_published": "2021-08-25T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi%20Airport", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:02:29Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi_Airport_Automated_People_Mover", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport Automated People Mover", "time_published": "2026-03-22T13:16:31Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport | Bangkok International airport of Thailand | BKK", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2024-09-26T17:00:00Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "There are no nonstop overnight flights from Fukuoka to Bangkok, but connecting red‑eye itineraries are available. Via Taipei (TPE), China Airlines (CI) and EVA Air (BR) both offer a long leg departing at 22:40 and arriving in the early hours — CI lands at 01:25 and BR at 01:20. There is also a T'way Air (TW) connection via Daegu (TAE) with the overnight leg departing at 21:25 and arriving at 01:05.", "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 Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "Thai Airways and Thai VietJet Air operate nonstop flights from Fukuoka to Bangkok. Thai Airways flies twice daily, while Thai VietJet Air offers one flight per day. Specific aircraft types for this route aren't publicly listed in the schedule data, though typical equipment for these carriers would be narrowbody or widebody jets. Fares vary by date and booking window, so it's best to check current prices directly.", "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" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Fukuoka and Bangkok?", "answer": "Common layovers include Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul and Shanghai, offering efficient transfers and visa‑free transit for many passport holders. These hubs provide broad connections and keep total travel time competitive, with westbound flights typically shorter than eastbound alternatives." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "On-time performance is generally reliable, though afternoon flights can encounter delays due to weather or air traffic. Early morning departures, particularly on airlines like Thai Airways, tend to have the best punctuality." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bangkok?", "answer": "November to February is ideal, with cooler temperatures, low humidity, and fewer tourists than the peak season." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, any required Thai visa or travel authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any necessary vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Bangkok?", "answer": "Bangkok has two main airports. Suvarnabhumi is the primary international gateway, located about 30 km east of downtown, serving most full‑service airlines and long‑haul flights. Don Mueang is closer to the northern city center and is the hub for low‑cost carriers and many regional flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Fukuoka Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The easiest and most popular way to reach Fukuoka Airport from downtown is the Fukuoka City Subway's Airport Line, which runs directly from Tenjin and Hakata Station to the airport terminal in about 5–10 minutes for a few hundred yen. Taxis and ride‑share services are also readily available, offering a door‑to‑door trip from the city center in roughly 15–20 minutes at a significantly higher cost. Several airport bus routes serve major hotels and transport hubs, providing a comfortable middle ground in price and speed. Driving and parking are possible but generally less convenient due to the airport's proximity to the city and the efficiency of public transit.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuoka%20City%20Subway", "title": "Fukuoka City Subway", "time_published": "2026-03-29T01:30:55Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Fukuoka_City_Subway_stations", "title": "List of Fukuoka City Subway stations", "time_published": "2026-03-23T01:37:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20Fukuoka%20City%20Subway%20stations", "title": "List of Fukuoka City Subway stations", "time_published": "2026-03-23T01:37:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport%20Line%20%28Fukuoka%29", "title": "Airport Line (Fukuoka)", "time_published": "2026-03-23T01:24:28Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?mobileaction=toggle_view_mobile&title=Transport_in_Fukuoka-Kitakyushu", "title": "Transport in Fukuoka-Kitakyushu", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2010-01-20T22:04:35Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Bangkok airport?", "answer": "Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) has on-site sleeping options including sleep pods and day rooms located inside the terminal. The airport also features several nearby hotels connected by shuttle, offering convenient overnight stays without leaving the airport grounds.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Guide (BKK) - 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": "2018-08-08T18:41:04Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi%20Airport", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:02:29Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport | Bangkok International airport of Thailand | BKK", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2024-09-26T17:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Reviews (BKK) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/thailand/bangkok/activities/bangkok_to_bangkok_suvarnabhumi_airport_bkk_departure_transfer-XGP0Y9?property=BKKMS", "title": "Bangkok to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)- Departure Transfer", "time_published": "2026-03-17T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/thailand/bangkok/activities/bangkok_suvarnabhumi_airport_bkk_departure_transfer_shared_or_private-X8TKHD", "title": "Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Departure Transfer (Shared or Private)", "time_published": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Suvarnabhumi Airport?", "answer": "Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) provides currency exchange offices and ATMs throughout the terminal, with dedicated counters in the arrivals hall and concourses. Muslim prayer rooms are available in the Midfield Satellite 1 (SAT‑1) building as part of its full‑range passenger facilities. Free Wi‑Fi is offered across the airport for all travelers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport | Bangkok International airport of Thailand | BKK", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2024-09-26T17:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/about-us", "title": "About Us", "favicon": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png", "time_published": "2021-08-25T04:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi%20Airport", "title": "Suvarnabhumi Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:02:29Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Suvarnabhumi_Airport", "title": "Talk:Suvarnabhumi Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2006-07-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/facility", "title": "Airport Facilities", "time_published": "2021-08-25T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "Thai Airways flies the route nonstop using an Airbus A321-200 Neo. On connecting itineraries the most common long-leg aircraft are the Boeing 787-9 (via Tokyo Haneda on JAL), Boeing 787 (via Singapore on Singapore Airlines), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Seoul Incheon on Jeju Air or T'way), though the exact type can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, especially on the widebody 787s.", "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 Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "Star Alliance serves Fukuoka to Bangkok nonstop through Thai Airways, while Thai VietJet Air also flies the route but belongs to no global alliance. Other alliances may reach Bangkok from Fukuoka via connections, though no oneworld or SkyTeam carrier operates the route nonstop.", "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. 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. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "route_aircraft", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fukuoka?", "answer": "At Fukuoka Airport’s international terminal, the Korean Air KAL Lounge (airside near Gate 56) is open daily from 08:00 to 15:00 and 18:30 to 21:00, accessible to Priority Pass members, business-class passengers, and SkyTeam Elite Plus travelers, though access may be restricted outside those hours. It offers complimentary Wi‑Fi, beer, wine, spirits, and TVs in a non‑smoking, adults‑only setting. A second lounge, Lounge Fukuoka, also operates in the international terminal from 07:00 to 21:15, with similar access policies and amenities.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FUK/Korean-Air-KAL-Lounge-International-Terminal-1jdRPwVERr/", "title": "Korean Air KAL Lounge at Fukuoka Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/fi-fi/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FUK", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fukuoka Airport | Amex FI", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/lounges/japan/fukuoka-international", "title": "Fukuoka Airport FUK Lounges - FUK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/fr-FR/lounges/japan/fukuoka-itazuke-air-base/fuk-korean-air-lounge", "title": "Korean Air Lounge FUK AIRPORT International Terminal Fukuoka (Itazuke Air Base) | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_AE/destinations/airports/fukuoka-airport.html", "title": "Fukuoka Airport | Cathay Pacific", "time_published": "2022-11-15T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares on this route may not include any checked luggage, while standard international economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins and higher fares often include two checked bags." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "Flights from Fukuoka to Bangkok typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while deeply discounted fares typically do not." } } } }