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Hakata, Japan

Hakata-ku (博多区) is a ward of the city of Fukuoka in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Type City

Why go

  • Ward in Kyushu, Japan.
  • Served by Iki Airport (IKI).

History

Hakata-ku (博多区) is a ward of the city of Fukuoka in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Airports

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) 4.3 km to the centre
Fukuoka, 40, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 34 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines Domestic, Ibex Airlines, Skymark Airlines…) · direct flights to 37 destinations incl. Seoul, Taipei, Sendai, Tokyo, Tokyo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 34 airlines, 37 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG) 51 km to the centre
Saga, 41, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (All Nippon Airways, China SSS, Tway Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • All Nippon Airways NH (A320, 737, 737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
  • China SSS 9C (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
  • Tway Airlines TW (737) · 1 route: Seoul

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Iki Airport (IKI) 60 km to the centre
Iki, 42, JP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Catovair) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Nagasaki (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • All Nippon Airways NH (Dash 8-200) · 1 route: Nagasaki*
  • Catovair OC (DH8) · 1 route: Nagasaki

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Imari Flying Club Airfield 49 km to the centre
Imari, 41, JP
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

福博であい橋
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
博多埠頭
Ferry terminal · 1.1 km from the centre
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Bayside Place Hakata Pier
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
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Hakata Port Passenger Terminal 2
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
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Hakata Port International Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre
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能古渡船場
Ferry terminal · 7.3 km from the centre
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中洲クルーズ(福博であい橋~キャナルシティ~博多港)
Ferry route
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Ferry Chikushi
Ferry route · 九州郵船
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Fukuoka Municipal Ferry Service - Shikanoshima Route
Ferry route
Outdoor
Uminaka Line
Ferry route
Outdoor
福岡市営渡船志賀島航路
Ferry route · 福岡市
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福岡市営渡船能古航路
Ferry route
Outdoor
福岡市営渡船能古島航路
Ferry route · 福岡市
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福岡市営渡船玄界島航路
Ferry route · 福岡市港湾空港局総務部客船事務所
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Iki Airport (IKI); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HSG has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 福博であい橋, 0.4 km); routes include 中洲クルーズ(福博であい橋~キャナルシティ~博多港), Ferry Chikushi, Fukuoka Municipal Ferry Service - Shikanoshima Route.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hakata, Japan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
Rail operator
Rail operator
National rail
National rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter, management · Gulfstream, Global · Tokyo and Hong Kong business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.