{"response": {"Key": "ITM-FUK", "orig": {"code": "ITM", "type": "airport", "city": "Osaka", "fullCity": "Osaka, Japan", "airport": "Osaka Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "FUK", "type": "airport", "city": "Fukuoka", "fullCity": "Fukuoka, Japan", "airport": "Fukuoka Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Osaka to Fukuoka?", "answer": "The flight from Osaka (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) is about 300 miles and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly shorter at 1 hour 10 minutes, a small difference from prevailing winds. Both directions are served by multiple carriers with frequent daily departures.", "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 Osaka to Fukuoka?", "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Osaka (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK). Japan Airlines (JL) operates up to 98 weekly non‑stop flights, with departures spread throughout the day from early morning to evening, every day. ANA (NH) flies roughly 63 weekly non‑stops, also daily; IBEX Airlines (FW) adds two daily departures Monday through Saturday.", "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 Fukuoka?", "answer": "The Fukuoka City Subway is the best way to get from Fukuoka Airport to the city center: the Airport Line runs directly from the domestic terminal to Hakata Station in about 5 minutes and to Tenjin in about 11 minutes, with trains every few minutes. Taxis are readily available and take roughly 15–20 minutes to central areas, while ride‑share services are limited under Japanese regulations and are not a common choice. Rental car counters are located at the airport, but driving is rarely the fastest option for the city center due to traffic and parking costs. The subway is the most used and fastest option for most travelers.", "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"}]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Osaka to Fukuoka?", "answer": "No red‑eye flights operate from Osaka (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK). Neither nonstop overnight flights nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye were found 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 Osaka to Fukuoka?", "answer": "Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA), and IBEX Airlines operate non‑stop from Osaka Itami to Fukuoka. Japan Airlines runs the most flights at 98 per week, followed by ANA with 63 weekly flights, while IBEX Airlines offers 12 weekly flights.", "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 Osaka and Fukuoka?", "answer": "Osaka Itami to Fukuoka is a heavily served domestic route with frequent non‑stop flights, so connections are rarely needed. If you do connect, Tokyo Haneda is the most common hub, offering efficient domestic transfers and high frequency, though it adds significant travel time."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Fukuoka?", "answer": "April to early June and October to November offer mild temperatures, less humidity, and fewer tourists than summer."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Osaka to Fukuoka?", "answer": "For this domestic Japan flight, bring a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport; Real ID is irrelevant. No visa or travel authorization is needed for domestic travel. Have a payment method for any baggage fees, and check if vaccination certificates are required by the airline."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Fukuoka?", "answer": "Fukuoka Airport is the only commercial airport serving the city and is very conveniently located just a few kilometres from downtown, with quick subway access to the centre."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Osaka Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Osaka, the fastest and most popular way to reach Itami Airport (ITM) is the Osaka Monorail, which connects directly to the terminal from stations like Senri-Chuo and Hotarugaike in about 20–30 minutes. Frequent airport limousine buses also run from major hubs such as Osaka Station, Umeda, and Namba, offering a comfortable ride with luggage space. Taxis and ride‑share services are readily available for door‑to‑door convenience, though they are more expensive. Driving is possible with on‑site parking, but traffic can be unpredictable and parking fees add to the cost.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itami_Airport", "title": "Itami Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T02:23:24Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airports-guide.com/lufthansa-airlines/lufthansa-airlines-itm-terminal-osaka-international-airport/", "title": "Lufthansa Airlines ITM Terminal – Osaka International Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airports-guide.com/ibex-airlines/ibex-airlines-itm-terminal-itami-airport/", "title": "Ibex Airlines ITM Terminal, Itami Airport", "time_published": "2024-05-24T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osaka_Airport", "title": "Osaka Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2024-10-29T14:51:50Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osaka%20Airport", "title": "Osaka Airport", "time_published": "2024-10-29T14:51:50Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Fukuoka airport?", "answer": "Fukuoka Airport closes nightly from 10:30 PM to 6:00 AM, so sleeping in the terminals is not possible. Inside Terminal 2, the Relaxing Lounge Time offers nap and shower rooms for rent during operating hours. No on-site hotels or capsule hotels are available, but nearby hotels like the Four Points Flex by Sheraton Fukuoka Hakata are a short metro ride away.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/fukuoka-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Fukuoka Airport Guide (FUK) - 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": "2018-08-25T13:49:30Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuoka%20Airport", "title": "Fukuoka Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T04:29:52Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_station_(FUK)", "title": "Fukuoka Airport Station - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-23T00:20:08Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/fukhs-four-points-flex-fukuoka-hakata/overview/", "title": "Fukuoka Japan Hotel | Four Points Flex by Sheraton Fukuoka Hakata", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/fukhs-four-points-flex-fukuoka-hakata/overview/", "title": "Four Points Flex by Sheraton Fukuoka Hakata | Leisure & Business Hotel in Fukuoka", "time_published": "2023-04-26T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://hostelworld.com/blog/best-hostels-near-fukuoka-airport-fuk", "title": "Best Hostels Near Fukuoka Airport (FUK) From £11", "time_published": "2026-01-28T14:14:21Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Osaka to Fukuoka?", "answer": "The nonstop flights on this route are operated with Embraer 170s by JAL and Airbus A320-family aircraft (the A320-200 Neo and A320-100) by Peach Aviation. The exact aircraft can vary by day, but those three types are the most common. On connecting itineraries the longer leg is often flown by a Boeing 787-8, Boeing 737-800, or Airbus A350-900, depending on the airline and routing.", "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 Osaka to Fukuoka?", "answer": "Japan Airlines (JL) and ANA (NH) serve Osaka Itami–Fukuoka nonstop, bringing oneworld and Star Alliance respectively to the route. IBEX Airlines (FW) also flies it but belongs to no alliance.", "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"]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Osaka to Fukuoka?", "answer": "This is a domestic flight within Japan. Baggage rules vary by airline and fare class. Basic fares often exclude checked luggage, while standard fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Osaka to Fukuoka?", "answer": "Flights from Osaka to Fukuoka typically offer Economy class only; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not common on this short domestic route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabin tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."}}}}