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Passengers who want to travel from the city center to Fukuoka International Airport can have a budget-friendly travel to the airport terminal by using the buses or metro line. Airport shuttles are also among the comfortable means of transportation that you can use for travelling from the city to the airport. If you prefer travelling to Fukuoka Airport terminal with a faster and more comfortable vehicle, you can use a taxi which is more expensive compared to shuttles, buses and metro, and you can benefit from the advantage of the directly arriving at the airport from anywhere in the center. If you will get on a taxi at a point that is not very close to the airport, you can get information about the average taxi fare that you need to pay for travelling to the airport by talking to the taxi driver. If necessary, you can bargain a little over this fare and reach the airport terminal at a cheaper rate.

Airport Shuttle

You can travel to Fukuoka Airport from the regions like Hakata and Tenjin from the city center by using the shuttles. This is among the fast and affordable transportation options. The shuttles carry passengers to the entrance of the international and domestic terminals of the airport. The only disadvantage of using an airport shuttle is that they pick up passengers at the determined points. For this reason, if you have much luggage, this may not be the ideal option for you as it can be a little tiring to carry your luggage to the departure point. When you reach the airport, you can use the shuttles for free if you need to travel between the different terminals. Travelling between two terminals lasts about 10-15 minutes.

Metro

It is possible to reach Fukuoka International Airport from the city center without being caught in traffic by using the metro. Metro is divided into different lines as blue, orange and green. If you choose this option for your transportation, you can reach the domestic terminal in about 5 minutes after getting off the Hakata station. You can also reach the international terminal by using the shuttles departing at certain intervals. You don’t need to pay any amount for these shuttles.

Bus 

One of the means of public transportation that you can use for travelling to Fukuoka International Airport from the center is bus. The buses which are more affordable compared to taxis depart from certain stops. For this reason, if your priority is speed and comfort while travelling to Fukuoka Airport from the center, you can prefer using a taxi. Those, who prefer a more budget-friendly but slower travel, can use the buses for reaching their destinations.

Taxi

If you need to arrive at the airport at an early hour, you can use a taxi for a fast transportation. Taxi is also among the ideal alternatives if you share it with other passengers travelling to the airport. In this way, it doesn’t cost much, and you can arrive at your destination in a fast and comfortable way by paying less. If you are travelling as a single person, taxi is more expensive than the means of public transportation. However, this is one of the most commonly preferred options for travelling to Fukuoka International Airport from the city center since it offers a comfortable transportation.

Private Vehicle

While travelling to Fukuoka Airport from the city center with your private car, you will not have trouble in finding your way thanks to the direction signs that will come up very frequently. However, you can take a map with you in order to find your way more easily. The duration of travelling to Fukuoka International Airport from the city center by a private car is usually 15-20 minutes. If you take the road from the other cities or nearby towns, the duration of your travel may vary depending on the distance to the airport. For the passengers arriving at the airport by their private cars, Fukuoka International Airport offers many services such as short or long-time waiting areas and large parking lots.

Airport Information

Fukuoka International Airport, which welcomes a great number of passengers every year, offers many services for its guests such as foreign exchange office, clinic, pharmacy, restaurant, post office and playground for children. You can charge your phone or other electronic devices by using the charging units at the airport terminal, connect to the internet or perform your banking transactions such as withdrawing money by using the ATMs. When you need a rental car or hotel, you can get support from the reservation desks that you can find at the airport terminal. If you want to enjoy a more comfortable environment while waiting for your flight, using the private lounges of Fukuoka International Airport can be a wonderful idea.  

Birmingham is a city located in West Midlands, England, at the basin of the Severn and Trent rivers. It is the one of the biggest cities in the country and the second most populated city in the country, after London. Those who want to travel to Birmingham fly into Birmingham Airport. The city contains five main areas that are intertwined. The first zone covers the area known as New Street, which is the innermost part of the city and considered the city center.

When it comes to urban transportation most of the city is accessible by bicycle or on foot. The executive body responsible for the public transportation network in the city is Network West Midlands. This institution encourages citizens and visitors to use bicycles to get around in the city. Buses provide transportation to most parts of Birmingham as well. Many of these bus lines are run by National Express West Midlands. There are also Diamond Buses that operate throughout the city. If you are planning on riding multiple buses throughout the day we would recommend buying a day ticket, also referred to as a daysaver, because it is more economical than buying a single trip ticket.

Single fare or daysaver tickets for National Express West Midlands buses can be purchased on board from the driver but you must have the exact fare, the driver cannot give you change. Therefore we recommend that you have the exact fare ready before boarding the bus. You can also purchase different ticket options with longer validity from the Pavilion Shopping Centre, which is located in close proximity to the Moor Street Station.

There are many public transportation alternatives in the city that provide transportation to the airport. Most of these options provide transportation to the airport from the city center or from the main train station. Birmingham Airport is located about 10 km from the city center.

Air-Rail Link

The Air-Rail Link is a people mover located above ground that provides transportation between the airport and Birmingham International Station. The Air-Rail Link operates from 5:15 am to 2 am and runs every 2 minutes. The total travel time between the airport and Birmingham International Station is 2 minutes.

Train

Once you get to Birmingham International Station via the Air-Rail Link you can take a train to New Street Station. The total trip to New Street Station from Birmingham International Station can vary between 10 and 20 minutes. Trains run every 5 to 15 minutes and operate from 6:15 am to 11:15 pm. Trains are usually more expensive when compared to buses. The rail service is provided by London Midland and has an extensive network throughout Birmingham. You can find maps detailing the train routes in tourist information offices located in various parts of the city. The fare for the train can vary depending on the region you will be traveling to. There are 3 main train stations in Birmingham. New Street Station is considered the main station and is located in the city center.

There are four different train lines that run throughout the city. The yellow line runs between Wolverhampton and Northampton, the green line runs between Hereford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa, the red line runs between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley, and the blue line runs between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall.

There are also longer lines that provide transportation to neighboring cities. The majority of the train lines intersect at certain points so passengers can easily transfer between lines.

Bus

Bus number 900 provides transportation to the city center from the airport. This bus runs every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night and on Sundays.

Bus number 97 also provides transportation to the city center from the airport but it followers a longer route. However, one advantage that bus number 97 has is that it operates 24 hours a day. This bus runs every hour on the hour. Bus number 966 provides transportation from the airport to Solihull and Erdington.

This bus runs every 30 minutes during the day and every hour, on the hour, at nights and on Sundays. There is no central bus station in the city, instead buses depart from various parts of the city.

The majority of the buses pass through the Bull Street, Colmore Row, Moor Street, and Priory Queensway areas. Buses generally operate from 5 am to midnight.

There are two routes that buses follow, the Inner Circle, which runs through the city center and the Outer Circle, which avoids entering the city center and runs along the outskirts of the city center.   

There are also bus services that provide transportation between the suburbs, hospitals, and shopping centers. However these services run less frequently at night and on Sundays.

Coach

There are also coach services that provide transportation from the airport to Birmingham’s Digbeth Coach Station. The fare for these coach services are approximately the same as city buses. These coach services also operate at night.

Tram

The tram line in the city is referred to as the Midland Metro, so make sure not to mistake it for an underground metro line. Unfortunately, there is no tram line that provides transportation to the city center from the airport. There is only one tram line that operates throughout the city.

This line operates between Snow Hill Station, Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, West Bornwich, Wednesbury and Bilston. The tram operates from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays. On Sundays the tram operates from 8 am to 11 pm.

Taxi

Getting to the city center from the airport by taxi takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Taking a taxi is very convenient however keep in mind that taxi fares in Birmingham are quite high.

Ferry

Ferry boats can be used as a public transportation alternative in the Gas Street Basin. However the city is not accessible from the airport by ferry.

Rental Car

There are 7 different international rental car companies at Birmingham Airport. You can rent a car from the rental car offices located at the airport or book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online.