Fukuoka Airport (FUK) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 8,138

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +8.77%

In August 2025, Fukuoka Airport handled 8,138 departures (+8.77% YoY), driven by added frequency on core domestic trunk routes and the restoration of short‑haul international services to Korea, Greater China, and Taiwan. Carriers concentrated departures into morning and late‑afternoon banks to match demand, improving fleet utilization and connection reliability.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 72.65%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: -1.52 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 65

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -87.43%

Departure on‑time performance was 72.65% (YoY change: -1.52 percentage points). Punctuality was primarily pressured during afternoon peaks by convective weather over northern Kyushu and periodic ATFM flow restrictions, which lengthened taxi‑out and turn‑time. Cancellations fell to 65 (-87.43% YoY) as airlines applied stronger recovery rosters and more proactive equipment swaps.

Airlines Serving Fukuoka Airport

Fukuoka Airport is served by Japan’s major full‑service and low‑cost carriers, providing dense domestic links to Tokyo and Osaka and short‑haul international routes to Korea, Greater China, and Taiwan. The network emphasizes high‑frequency trunk lines and regional reach across Kyushu.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Fukuoka Airport should remain broadly steady with on‑time performance near current levels; afternoon convection and weekend peaks are key risk windows. Passengers should book morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and use the NextFly App for real‑time gate and weather alerts.