Travelling from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is one hour behind Fukuoka, where Fukuoka Airport is located. Kuala Lumpur follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your FUK to Kuala Lumpur flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from FUK to Kuala Lumpur, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
To get to FUK from central Fukuoka, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a hotel close to FUK? If you've booked an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kuala Lumpur, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to Fukuoka Airport's on-time performance, 68.19% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for FUK is 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kuala Lumpur
P6,707 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Fukuoka Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight. Return plane tickets start at P12,287. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from FUK to Kuala Lumpur if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and venture far and wide through Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from FUK to Kuala Lumpur.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Once your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kuala Lumpur has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SZB. Unwind and get cosy after your FUK to Kuala Lumpur flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from SZB one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur during the high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kuala Lumpur during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Fukuoka Airport to Kuala Lumpur plane ticket with a departure in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FUK to Kuala Lumpur in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Once you've booked your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kuala Lumpur, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
Merdeka Square and Petronas Twin Towers are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Kuala Lumpur travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Central Market Cultural Performances.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Johor Bahru is another essential stop in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Kuala Lumpur. No journey is complete without seeing Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Popular Book Store at Johor Bahru City Square and Danga Bay.