Which airport should I fly into for Hōfu?

The closest airport, Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Hōfu?

The nearest is about 19 mi (30 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Hōfu?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Hōfu

The closest airports to Hōfu, Japan: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Hōfu, Japan is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ), about 19 mi (30 km) away — roughly 36 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
UBJ	Yamaguchi Ube AirportUbe, Japan	19 mi / 30 km	36 min	Regional
KKJ	Kitakyushu AirportKitakyushu, Japan	34 mi / 54 km	1 hr	Regional
IWK	Iwakuni Marine Corps Air StationIwakuni, Japan	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	Regional
OIT	Oita AirportOita, Japan	40 mi / 65 km	1 hr 12 min	Regional
IWJ	Iwami AirportMasuda, Japan	45 mi / 73 km	1 hr 21 min	Regional
MYJ	Matsuyama AirportMatsuyama, Japan	66 mi / 107 km	1 hr 59 min	Regional
FUK	Fukuoka AirportFukuoka, Japan	71 mi / 115 km	2 hr 8 min	Regional
HIJ	Hiroshima AirportHiroshima, Japan	82 mi / 132 km	1 hr 54 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) is the most convenient at about 19 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Hōfu. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with UBJ.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near UBJ saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Hōfu is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ), about 19 mi (30 km) away — roughly 36 min by road.