Cheap flights from Warsaw to Fukuoka

November comes out cheapest on this route, and the weeks either side of it stay gentler than the summer peak. Spring and autumn are the busiest stretches in Japan, when cherry blossom and autumn colour pull crowds and push fares up, while deep winter is quiet apart from the New Year period. Flying midweek, Tuesday to Thursday, usually costs less than a weekend departure, and early connections out of Warsaw often price better than late evening ones. Book a few months ahead for spring and autumn, and closer in for the quieter weeks.

No airline flies this route non-stop, so every option is a connecting itinerary. LOT Polish Airlines is the home carrier out of Warsaw, while Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Fly Dubai route you through the Gulf, and Swiss, Lufthansa, Finnair and British Airways connect via their European hubs. Singapore Airlines routes through Southeast Asia, and Braathens Regional Aviation appears on some regional legs. Most of these are full-service carriers, where a checked bag and meals are normally part of the fare, while Fly Dubai sits closer to the low-cost end, where luggage and seat choice usually cost extra. Compare the total with bags added.

Fukuoka Airport is the only airport serving the city, and it sits close enough to the centre that the transfer is short by the standards of Japanese airports. The metro runs from the terminal straight into town, and buses and taxis cover the rest. International arrivals land at a separate terminal, with a shuttle linking it to the domestic side, so allow time for immigration, customs and the transfer before you head for your hotel. Keep an eye on which terminal your onward plans start from, and have a way to pay for transport sorted before you land.

Currency

JPY (円)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 100 V

Language

Japanese

Emergency number

110, 118, 119

Calling code

+81

Internet domain

.jp

Population of Fukuoka

1.6 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+09 (Asia/Tokyo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your flight leaves from F. Chopin or Modlin, because Warsaw's two airports sit far apart and the wrong one means a missed trip.
• Confirm what the fare includes on any low-cost leg, since checked baggage and seat selection are usually charged on top.
• If your legs are booked on separate tickets, make sure the connection leaves time to collect bags and check in again.
• Check your passport validity and Japan's entry requirements well before you book.
• Book early for spring and autumn travel, when seats on the onward legs fill up.
• Weigh the cheapest month against the weather you actually want, since quieter weeks are quieter for a reason.