Fukuoka to Seoul (FUK–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FUK–ICN is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air, Jeju Air and Jin Air lead the route. The flight covers 350 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air Also: JL, KL | 42 | 32Q, 772, 77W, 7M8 | 1h20-1h40 | – | SkyTeam | JL, KL |
| 7C Jeju Air | 38 | 738, 7M8 | 1h30-1h45 | – | – | – |
| LJ Jin Air | 37 | 738, 772, 7M8 | 1h20-1h45 | – | – | – |
| OZ Asiana Airlines Also: ET, NH, TK | 28 | 321, 32Q | 1h35-1h45 | – | Star Alliance | ET, NH, TK |
| ZE Eastar Jet | 25 | 738 | 1h25-1h35 | – | – | – |
| TW T'way Air | 21 | 333, 738, 7M8 | 1h25-1h30 | – | – | – |
| BX Air Busan | 14 | 321 | 1h35-1h45 | – | – | – |
| RS Skyside | 14 | 321 | 1h35-1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seoul from Fukuoka
| Metric | FUK→ICN | HSG→ICN | KKJ→ICN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FUK | – | 31 mi | 38 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 268 | 4 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 35m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
FUK: JST · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fukuoka, it's 6:00 PM in Seoul.
Japanese passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance registration. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) was required from 2021 to 2023 but has been suspended for Japanese nationals through the end of 2025. If K-ETA resumes, it costs KRW 10,000 (about JPY 1,100) and takes 24 to 72 hours to process at k-eta.go.kr.
Entry is fast. Immigration at Incheon (ICN) typically takes 15 to 30 minutes with automated gates available for repeat visitors who register biometrics. You need a return or onward ticket and may be asked about accommodation. No proof of funds is routinely requested for Japanese passport holders. The 90-day stay cannot be extended for tourism purposes.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Seoul Incheon run about 2 hours 30 minutes, with dozens of daily frequencies on ANA, JAL, Korean Air, Asiana, Peach, T'way, Jin Air, and Jeju Air. Osaka Kansai, Nagoya Centrair, and Fukuoka also have heavy direct service. South Korea uses the Korean won (KRW), trading at roughly 9.5 KRW per JPY. T-money transit cards cost KRW 4,000 at any convenience store and work on all Seoul buses, subway, and taxis. No vaccination requirements.
AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.
Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).
FUK–ICN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FUK to ICN
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet, T'way Air, Air Busan and Skyside. With 268 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FUK to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FUK to ICN is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 350 miles (563 km). There are approximately 268 weekly flights outbound and 258 return, totaling 526 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gimhae, Matsuyama and Kansai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saga (HSG), Kitakyushu (KKJ) and Ube (UBJ).