Which airport should I fly into for Kitakyushu?

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

How far is the airport from Kitakyushu?

The nearest is about 11 mi (17 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 Kitakyushu?

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 Kitakyushu

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

The nearest airport to Kitakyushu, Japan is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 36 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
KKJ	Kitakyushu AirportKitakyushu, Japan	11 mi / 17 km	36 min	Regional
UBJ	Yamaguchi Ube AirportUbe, Japan	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional
FUK	Fukuoka AirportFukuoka, Japan	29 mi / 47 km	56 min	Regional
OIT	Oita AirportOita, Japan	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional
HSG	Saga AirportSaga, Japan	58 mi / 93 km	1 hr 44 min	Regional
IKI	Iki AirportIki, Japan	62 mi / 99 km	1 hr 50 min	Regional
KMJ	Kumamoto AirportKumamoto, Japan	70 mi / 113 km	2 hr 6 min	Regional
IWJ	Iwami AirportMasuda, Japan	78 mi / 126 km	1 hr 49 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) is the most convenient at about 11 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 Kitakyushu. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with KKJ.

Hotels near the airport

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

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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 Kitakyushu is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 36 min by road.