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Passengers who want to travel from the city center to Fukuoka International Airport can have a budget-friendly travel to the airport terminal by using the buses or metro line. Airport shuttles are also among the comfortable means of transportation that you can use for travelling from the city to the airport. If you prefer travelling to Fukuoka Airport terminal with a faster and more comfortable vehicle, you can use a taxi which is more expensive compared to shuttles, buses and metro, and you can benefit from the advantage of the directly arriving at the airport from anywhere in the center. If you will get on a taxi at a point that is not very close to the airport, you can get information about the average taxi fare that you need to pay for travelling to the airport by talking to the taxi driver. If necessary, you can bargain a little over this fare and reach the airport terminal at a cheaper rate.

Airport Shuttle

You can travel to Fukuoka Airport from the regions like Hakata and Tenjin from the city center by using the shuttles. This is among the fast and affordable transportation options. The shuttles carry passengers to the entrance of the international and domestic terminals of the airport. The only disadvantage of using an airport shuttle is that they pick up passengers at the determined points. For this reason, if you have much luggage, this may not be the ideal option for you as it can be a little tiring to carry your luggage to the departure point. When you reach the airport, you can use the shuttles for free if you need to travel between the different terminals. Travelling between two terminals lasts about 10-15 minutes.

Metro

It is possible to reach Fukuoka International Airport from the city center without being caught in traffic by using the metro. Metro is divided into different lines as blue, orange and green. If you choose this option for your transportation, you can reach the domestic terminal in about 5 minutes after getting off the Hakata station. You can also reach the international terminal by using the shuttles departing at certain intervals. You don’t need to pay any amount for these shuttles.

Bus 

One of the means of public transportation that you can use for travelling to Fukuoka International Airport from the center is bus. The buses which are more affordable compared to taxis depart from certain stops. For this reason, if your priority is speed and comfort while travelling to Fukuoka Airport from the center, you can prefer using a taxi. Those, who prefer a more budget-friendly but slower travel, can use the buses for reaching their destinations.

Taxi

If you need to arrive at the airport at an early hour, you can use a taxi for a fast transportation. Taxi is also among the ideal alternatives if you share it with other passengers travelling to the airport. In this way, it doesn’t cost much, and you can arrive at your destination in a fast and comfortable way by paying less. If you are travelling as a single person, taxi is more expensive than the means of public transportation. However, this is one of the most commonly preferred options for travelling to Fukuoka International Airport from the city center since it offers a comfortable transportation.

Private Vehicle

While travelling to Fukuoka Airport from the city center with your private car, you will not have trouble in finding your way thanks to the direction signs that will come up very frequently. However, you can take a map with you in order to find your way more easily. The duration of travelling to Fukuoka International Airport from the city center by a private car is usually 15-20 minutes. If you take the road from the other cities or nearby towns, the duration of your travel may vary depending on the distance to the airport. For the passengers arriving at the airport by their private cars, Fukuoka International Airport offers many services such as short or long-time waiting areas and large parking lots.

Airport Information

Fukuoka International Airport, which welcomes a great number of passengers every year, offers many services for its guests such as foreign exchange office, clinic, pharmacy, restaurant, post office and playground for children. You can charge your phone or other electronic devices by using the charging units at the airport terminal, connect to the internet or perform your banking transactions such as withdrawing money by using the ATMs. When you need a rental car or hotel, you can get support from the reservation desks that you can find at the airport terminal. If you want to enjoy a more comfortable environment while waiting for your flight, using the private lounges of Fukuoka International Airport can be a wonderful idea.  

You can use buses, with convenient access to many points in the city, to reach the city center from Gimhae International Airport, which is located near Busan city in South Korea. Various alternatives such as car rental, metro, taxi and airport shuttle service are available to bring you to the city center from the airport, which provides transportation to and from numerous cities such as Hong Kong, Manila, Taipei, Beijing, Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Shanghai. Although the fastest and practical means of transport are taxis, the fares can be much higher when compared to public transport. Metro and airport shuttles are also quick and convenient alternatives, but the metro can be a bit more exhausting and challenging alternative for passengers who travel long distances with difficult-to-carry luggage.

Bus

InterCity buses, which can be found on the first floor of the domestic terminal of the airport, are the most economical option to take advantage of travelling from the airport to Busan city center. The buses depart from the airport and carry passengers to Okpo, Jangseungpo, Gohyeon, Gwangju, Suncheon and Gwangyang. Some buses, on the other hand, are departing from the first floor of the international terminal of the airport. Bus fares are usually convenient and you can pay it in cash. After arriving by bus from the airport to Busan city center, you can continue by taxi or other alternative means of public transportation. You can travel in the direction of Haeundae by bus 307, which can be accessed from the first floor of the domestic terminal. The fare for the bus is 1,300 won for each passenger and if you use the special cards valid on the buses, you can travel by paying less, i.e.1,200 won.

Limousine Bus

From the interesting transportation options available at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, limousine buses are a great alternative for those who prefer a more convenient and privileged journey when traveling by bus. The fare for limousine buses is higher than the conventional buses; they transport the passengers to the city center for a fee of between 6,000 and 7,000 won. You can travel on routes such as Seomyeon and Haeundae by limousine buses departing from the stop number 2 on the first floor of domestic and international terminals.

Gangseo Buses

Buses that you can use to get to the smaller settlements around the city carry passengers on the Gangseo-11 and Gangseo-13 lines towards Ulman/Gupo Market. Buses, also known as “town bus”, depart from the stop outside of both domestic and international terminals and carry passengers for 1,300 won (if you pay with cash) and for 1,160 (if you use special transportation cards).

Metro

You can reach many places in the city center much more quickly with lines 2 and 3 of Metro which is another means of public transportation that serves in Busan. When traveling by metro with four different lines, you can also transfer to light rail trains at Sasang Station on Line 2 and at Daejeo Station on Line 3, and you can reach more points in the city without difficulty.

Airport Shuttle

When you travel between the terminals of Busan Gimhae International Airport, you can also benefit from airport shuttles that depart directly from the terminals. The shuttles run between 05:50 and 22:40 and depart every ten minutes make it easy for passengers who want to go to a different terminal. The airport shuttle is free for all passengers.

Taxi 

In Busan there are two different categories of taxis: classical and luxury taxis. Classical taxis waiting ready for the passengers at any moment at the exit of the terminal ask for a 20% increased fare for journeys during night time and to out of town. Classical taxis charge 2.800 won for every 2 kilometers. Luxury taxis, on the other hand, charge 5,000 won for every 3 kilometers. It is a good idea to let your drivers know where you want to go before boarding the taxi and to make your decision by getting information about current prices.

If you want to come to Haeundae, where Shilla Hotel is located, with taxis, you will have to pay 25,000 won for classical taxis and 45,000 won for luxury ones for a journey of about 70 minutes. If you are traveling in the direction of Nampo-dong where Jagalchi Market is located, you will have to pay 20,000 won for classical taxis and 36,000 for luxury taxis for a journey of about 60 minutes.

Those who travel in the direction of Gwangalli by taxi should pay 25,000 won for the classical taxi at the end of a journey of about 70 minutes. The luxury taxis would cost 45,000 won for this journey.

Those travelling in the direction of Taejongdae, 80 minutes away, can use the taxi by paying about 28,000 for classical taxis and 50,400 won for luxury ones. If you want to come from the direction of the airport to Seomyeon, where the Lotte Hotel is located, should take into consideration paying up to 18,000 won for classic taxi, and up to 32,400 won for the luxury taxi for a journey of about 45 minutes.