Landing at Fukuoka Airport late at night or after a delay? This guide gives reference starting prices to central Fukuoka and Yufuin, worked examples with the ¥4,000 surcharge for 22:00–06:00, and what to prepare when booking. All quotes are confirmed by our staff.
When your flight lands late at Fukuoka, the first worry is whether any transport is still running. Fukuoka Airport is close to the city and daytime options are plentiful, but services thin out at night, and immigration and baggage claim can push your exit from the terminal close to the last departures. This guide explains what to check beforehand and gives reference prices for a late-night private transfer.
Three things to check first
- Your actual landing time. Flights can be delayed, and you will usually leave the terminal well after the scheduled arrival.
- Last subway and bus times. Timetables change, so rely on the official announcements linked at the end; we do not list specific times here.
- Late check-in at your accommodation. Confirm the front-desk hours in advance so you are not locked out on arrival.
If your landing time is close to, or later than, the last services, arrange a private car ahead of time rather than searching for transport after you clear customs.
Late-night private transfer: reference starting prices
One way, priced per vehicle. These are reference starting prices (not tax-inclusive), and tolls and parking are included:
| Destination | ECO (5 seats / 4 bags) | Alphard (7 seats / 6 bags) | Hiace (10 seats / 9 bags) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fukuoka (Hakata, Tenjin) | from on request | from ¥16,600 | from ¥24,600 |
| Yufuin | from on request | Please ask | from ¥49,000 |
A flat ¥4,000 is added for 22:00–06:00 (per booking, any vehicle). Worked examples (reference):
| Example | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fukuoka ECO, late arrival | on request + ¥4,000 | on request |
| Central Fukuoka Alphard, late arrival | ¥16,600 + ¥4,000 | ¥20,600 |
| Central Fukuoka Hiace, late arrival | ¥24,600 + ¥4,000 | ¥28,600 |
| Yufuin ECO, late arrival | on request + ¥4,000 | on request |
| Yufuin Hiace, late arrival | ¥49,000 + ¥4,000 | ¥53,000 |
Pricing is per vehicle, so the more people share, the lower the cost per person. For example, six people in a central Fukuoka Alphard pay about ¥3,433 each including the night surcharge.
Central Fukuoka or Yufuin?
The drive from Fukuoka Airport to Hakata and Tenjin is short and hotels are concentrated there, so going straight to your hotel is the easiest choice after a late landing. Yufuin is much farther, and onsen inns are often in outlying areas, so late arrivals should first confirm that the inn accepts them. See the route pages for Fukuoka Airport to Yufuin and Fukuoka Airport to central Fukuoka.
What is included
- 24-hour service: early-morning landings can be arranged.
- 90 minutes of free waiting for airport pickups.
- Meet-and-greet sign available.
- Child safety seats and booster seats available.
- Tolls and parking included.
What to provide when booking
- Date, flight number and scheduled landing time, so our staff can monitor the flight.
- Accommodation name and full address.
- Number of passengers, number of bags, and whether children are travelling.
- A contact phone number.
For details on how delays are handled, please ask our staff when booking. More routes are listed in the Fukuoka Airport routes overview.
Book a late-night pickup
Submit your date, flight and address on the booking page and our staff will confirm the vehicle and amount. The prices above are reference starting prices; all quotes are confirmed by our staff.
Sources
Checked on: 2026-10-19
- Fukuoka Airport official site (airport access): https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/
- Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau (check official announcements for last subway times): https://subway.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/
FAQ
- How much is a private transfer from Fukuoka Airport late at night?
- Reference starting prices (per vehicle, one way): central Fukuoka ECO from on request, Alphard from ¥16,600, Hiace from ¥24,600; Yufuin ECO from on request Hiace from ¥49,000 (please ask us for Alphard). A flat ¥4,000 is added for 22:00–06:00, so a central Fukuoka Alphard is ¥16,600 + ¥4,000 = ¥20,600 (reference). These are reference starting prices, not tax-inclusive; tolls and parking are included. All quotes are confirmed by our staff.
- Is a car available if I land in the early morning hours?
- Yes. We operate 24 hours. Enter your flight number when booking and our staff will confirm the pickup with you.
- Will the driver wait if my flight is delayed?
- Airport pickups include 90 minutes of free waiting. Please confirm how delays are handled with our staff when booking.
- Can I go straight to Yufuin after a late arrival?
- You can book it; the Yufuin reference starting price is above, plus ¥4,000 at night. The drive is longer and many onsen inns are in outlying areas, so please check late check-in with your inn first and confirm the plan with our staff.
- Can a child seat be arranged for a late arrival?
- Yes. Child safety seats and booster seats are available; please state the number and ages of children when booking.