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Compare the airport references around Kitakyushu before requesting your group transfer. Your flight booking, hotel address and final pickup time matter more than the distance on a map.

Global Bus Rental accepts group-transport enquiries for Kitakyushu, Japan. Vehicle availability, the proposed itinerary and the final price are confirmed through an individual quotation. Use the enquiry form for an assessment of your journey.

Destination
Kitakyushu
Region
Fukuoka
Country
Japan
Local time zone
Asia/Tokyo

Airport references for Kitakyushu

These airport references are ordered by their approximate straight-line distance from the Kitakyushu map reference. Road journeys can be longer and may involve different access arrangements; choose your actual arrival airport when requesting a quote.

KKJ

Kitakyushu Airport

Approx. 17 km straight-line

UBJ

Yamaguchi Ube Airport

Approx. 40 km straight-line

FUK

Fukuoka Airport

Approx. 47 km straight-line

For flight arrivals, compare airport coach and minibus transfers and include the booked airport, flight number and luggage in your enquiry.

Prepare your Kitakyushu journey brief

  1. Arrival: If your flight uses Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) or Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ), give the airport on your ticket, flight number and arrival date. Add the full Kitakyushu hotel or venue address; these airport references do not establish a road route or a collection point.
  2. Check the complete route between stops: The geographic references put Fukuoka (about 49 km) and Kumamoto (about 117 km) from Kitakyushu in a straight line. Use those destination guides to collect the actual entrances and required arrival times. Road distance, access and any non-road connection need checking against the complete itinerary, rather than these map measurements.
  3. Group and return: Include passengers, luggage and mobility needs. Put any return date, pickup time and departure flight or train in the message field.

Other stops to consider

Compare Kitakyushu with these other destinations in Japan. Distances below are geographic references, not road distances or quoted journey times.

FukuokaApprox. 49 km straight-line
KumamotoApprox. 117 km straight-line
HiroshimaApprox. 159 km straight-line
MatsuyamaApprox. 177 km straight-line

Planning your Kitakyushu journey

How do KKJ and UBJ compare for a Kitakyushu transfer?

Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) is about 17 km from the Kitakyushu map reference in a straight line; Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) is about 40 km. These figures are not road distances. Base the enquiry on the booked flight and actual destination address; road access and collection arrangements are checked separately.

Can one enquiry cover groups landing at different airports near Kitakyushu?

List each airport, flight number, arrival time and passenger count separately. If one group lands at KKJ and another at UBJ, say whether they need separate vehicles or whether you want a combined itinerary assessed. Do not assume a single vehicle can meet both schedules.

What happens if the destination after landing is Fukuoka?

Use Fukuoka as the actual destination rather than entering only Kitakyushu as the wider area. Add the hotel or venue address and luggage count so the quote covers the requested end point.

How do the Fukuoka and Kumamoto stops compare from Kitakyushu?

From the Kitakyushu geographic reference, Fukuoka is approximately 48.9 km away in a straight line and Kumamoto is 117.2 km away. Fukuoka is listed in Fukuoka; Kumamoto is listed in Kumamoto. The more distant stop needs to be treated as a separate stage of the itinerary, including any connections or overnight plans. These are map measurements, not driving distances; a feasible route and vehicle allocation must be assessed in the quotation.

Choose transport for your Kitakyushu itinerary

Compare coach hire with a driver with minibus hire for a smaller group. Passenger numbers, bags and collection access determine the suitable option; confirm availability and inclusions for your dates.

For flight arrivals, use the group airport pickup guide to set out the terminal, meeting point and waiting arrangements. For the price discussion, the coach hire cost guide explains questions about waiting time, parking and additional stops.

Sources and reference dates

Geographic data adapted from: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) · OurAirports. Data checked 11 September 2026. Distances use map coordinates; they do not establish a direct road route.