{"response": {"Key": "FUK-DMK", "orig": {"code": "FUK", "type": "airport", "city": "Fukuoka", "fullCity": "Fukuoka, Japan", "airport": "Fukuoka Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "DMK", "type": "airport", "city": "Bangkok", "fullCity": "Bangkok, Thailand", "airport": "Don Mueang Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "The flight from Fukuoka to Bangkok is about 2,310 miles. Nonstop service is available on Thai AirAsia, with a typical flight time of 5 hours and 25 minutes outbound and 5 hours and 10 minutes on the return, which is slightly shorter.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "Yes, Thai AirAsia flies non‑stop from Fukuoka to Bangkok Don Mueang twice daily, operating every day of the week with departures at 08:15 and 10:00. The flight takes about 5 hours and 25 minutes eastbound, with the return leg running roughly 5 hours and 10 minutes.", "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, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Bangkok?", "answer": "From Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), the most practical way into central Bangkok is by metered taxi, which costs roughly 200–220 THB plus a 50 THB airport surcharge and takes about 30–60 minutes depending on traffic. Public buses like No. 29 serve the city center for as little as 18 THB, while shuttle buses connect to Mo Chit BTS/MRT stations for rail access. Ride-share services and car rentals from agencies on the first floor are also available, though taxis remain the most-used option for their balance of cost and door-to-door convenience. The fastest method is typically a taxi using the Don Mueang Tollway, bypassing surface congestion.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://donmueangairport.com/transportation", "title": "Don Mueang Airport Transportation – Don Mueang Airport Guide", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/?lang=th", "title": "Donmueang International Airport | DMK", "time_published": "2024-12-23T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/service/transportation/detail/1092", "title": "AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS (DMK)", "favicon": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/service/transportation/detail/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png"}, {"url": "https://donmueangairport.com/don-mueang-airport-car-rental", "title": "Don Mueang Airport Car Rental – Don Mueang Airport Guide", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Mueang_International_Airport", "title": "Don Mueang International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T16:38:24Z"}]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Fukuoka to Bangkok, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red-eye are available. Via Taipei (TPE), China Airlines and EVA Air both offer an overnight leg departing at 22:40 and arriving in Bangkok at 01:25 or 01:20 respectively — landing in the early hours (after midnight). There is also a T'way Air 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 AirAsia operates nonstop flights from Fukuoka to Bangkok Don Mueang, with 14 weekly departures scheduled daily at 08:15 and 10:00. Fares for this route weren't available in the data, so no median price can be stated.", "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 layover cities include Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul and Shanghai, which keep total travel time competitive. Taipei offers efficient transfers and broad connections via China Airlines and EVA Air. Hong Kong provides extensive Cathay Pacific services and visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Seoul’s Incheon Airport is a major hub with excellent facilities and quick connections on Korean Air and Asiana. Shanghai can be a cost‑effective option with China Eastern, though transit‑visa requirements vary, so check current rules."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bangkok?", "answer": "November to February offers cooler temperatures, low humidity, and fewer tourists."}, "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 eVisa, proof of onward travel, a payment method for baggage, and any vaccination certificates if applicable."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Bangkok?", "answer": "Suvarnabhumi is the main international gateway for full‑service airlines and long‑haul flights. Don Mueang handles most low‑cost carriers and regional services. Both are well connected to central Bangkok, with Suvarnabhumi about 30 km east and Don Mueang about 24 km north of the city centre."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Fukuoka Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The fastest and most popular way to reach Fukuoka Airport from downtown is the subway: the Airport Line connects Hakata Station and the city center directly to the domestic terminal in about 5 minutes, with trains running frequently. Buses are also available from major hotels and Hakata Station, taking slightly longer but often with direct hotel access. Taxis and ride‑shares offer door‑to‑door convenience, though they cost more and can be slower in traffic; parking is available at the airport for those who drive.", "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": "Don Mueang Airport has an airport hostel with 25 sleep boxes located in Terminal 2, and a larger deluxe category hotel connected to the airport by a walkway. No shuttle is needed for either option. If you prefer a traditional hotel, several nearby hotels are also available.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/bangkok-don-muang-airport.htm", "title": "Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Guide (DMK) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-30T00:54:33Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/bangkok-don-mueang-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Guide (DMK) - 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": "2018-08-08T18:41:44Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Mueang_International_Airport", "title": "Don Mueang International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T16:38:24Z"}, {"url": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/?lang=th", "title": "Donmueang International Airport | DMK", "time_published": "2024-12-23T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/thailand/bangkok/activities/private_arrival_transfer_from_bkk_or_dmk_to_bangkok_hotel-XMJ04Y?property=BKKBH", "title": "Private Arrival Transfer from BKK or DMK to Bangkok Hotel", "time_published": "2026-06-08T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://donmueangairport.com", "title": "Don Mueang Airport (DMK) Bangkok Thailand | Don Mueang Airport Guide", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Don Mueang Intl Airport?", "answer": "Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) provides free Wi‑Fi throughout both terminals, accessible after a simple registration. Currency exchange offices and prayer rooms are also available; exchange counters are located in the arrivals and departures areas of Terminal 1 (international) and Terminal 2 (domestic), while prayer rooms can be found on the third floor of Terminal 1 and the second floor of Terminal 2.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Mueang_International_Airport", "title": "Don Mueang International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T16:38:24Z"}, {"url": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/about-us", "title": "About Us", "favicon": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png"}, {"url": "https://donmueangairport.com", "title": "Don Mueang Airport (DMK) Bangkok Thailand | Don Mueang Airport Guide", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://donmueangairport.com/terminal-map", "title": "Don Mueang Airport Terminal Map – Don Mueang Airport Guide", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/service/transportation/detail/1092", "title": "AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS (DMK)", "favicon": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/service/transportation/detail/images/favicons/aot_apple_180.png"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "On the nonstop Fukuoka to Bangkok (Don Mueang) flight, the typical aircraft is the Airbus A321-200 Neo operated by Thai Airways. Connecting itineraries feature a wider mix: Boeing 787 variants (787-9, 787-10, 787-8) are common on longer legs via Tokyo Haneda, Singapore, Taipei, or Seoul, while Airbus A321-200 Neo and A330-300 also appear frequently through Hong Kong and Taipei. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern types.", "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": "Thai AirAsia (FD) is the only carrier operating nonstop from Fukuoka to Bangkok (DMK), and it belongs to no global airline alliance. No alliance serves this route nonstop; other alliances may offer connecting itineraries but no specific carriers appear in the schedule data.", "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 Fukuoka?", "answer": "Fukuoka Airport's international terminal has two lounges: the Korean Air KAL Lounge and Lounge Fukuoka. The Korean Air KAL Lounge is located airside on the 3rd floor near Gate 56 and is open daily from 08:00 to 15:00 and 18:30 to 21:00, though Priority Pass access is restricted to the evening hours. Eligible passengers include Korean Air business class and elite status holders, as well as Priority Pass members, and amenities include Wi-Fi, TVs, and complimentary alcoholic beverages. Lounge Fukuoka is also in the international terminal, operating from 07:00 to 21:15, though its specific access policies and features are not detailed in available sources. Both lounges are accessible only for departing international flights.", "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 allowance on Fukuoka to Bangkok flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares often exclude checked luggage, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and higher fare classes generally offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fukuoka to Bangkok?", "answer": "Flights from Fukuoka to Bangkok usually offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare type; flexible and higher cabin tickets usually offer same‑day changes or standby, while budget carriers and restricted fares typically do not."}}}}