Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): what you need to know
The timezone in Fukuoka is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of Durham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RDU to FUK flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Fukuoka Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Fukuoka Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near FUK:
Pick up a Fukuoka Airport rental car and explore Fukuoka and beyond with your own set of wheels. JDM Rent a car, Suzuki Rental Car and HM Rent-a-Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Fukuoka Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Fukuoka Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Fukuoka. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Fukuoka Airport for August if you'd like to explore Fukuoka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to FUK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Fukuoka has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres east of Fukuoka, a visit to Osaka will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Kumamoto is another essential stop in Japan and is around 88 kilometres south of Fukuoka. No journey is complete without visiting Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.
