Flight from Zamboanga to Fukuoka

Japan’s wonderland – Fukuoka is an excellent urban wonderland. It has everything you need from its incredible nightlife to its top-ranked spots for cherry blossoms viewing. This lively city homes various kinds of exciting festivals like a festival with an outrageous race carrying massive palanquins or a celebration seeing more than 6000 lanterns lit up at a forest shrine. For those who never watch sumo wrestling, Fukuoka host one of the top national grand tournament for sumo wrestling. Other than that, some other cool places you should experience in Fukuoka are Green Space, Fukuoka beach and Yatai street vendors. 

Best time to fly from Zamboanga to Fukuoka

Fukuoka should be visited on its pleasant temperature where it only contains an average amount of rainfall. Hence, the best time to visit this thriving city is from May through October. The rain is needed to decrease the temperature to be more comfortable. Avoid the high season. The high season in Fukuoka is in February, March and July, which means the prices everywhere in the city will be very expensive. If you happen to visit Fukuoka in one of these months, do purchase your airline tickets, and book your lodgings as early as possible to avoid spending on the marked-up prices. If you are looking for a trip with a smaller budget, you might want to come in October, the crowd of tourists are dispersing, which result in better deals.

Main airports available in Zamboanga and Fukuoka

Zamboanga International Airport – Zamboanga International Airport serves Zamboanga City, the Philippines. Located in Moret Field, Barangay Canelar, Zamboanga City, the airport is the third busiest airport in Mindanao. Owned by Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, the airport was declared to be international airport although only offers domestic flights. The reason is that the airport will develop to be more massive and well-equipped with other facilities and upgraded services. The airport is the hub for PAL Express and the focus city for Cebu Pacific. The airport only has one terminal that completed with stores, eateries and restrooms. Zamboanga International Airport has provided taxiways for its visitors to go to nearby cities.

Fukuoka Airport – The Fukuoka Airport serves Fukuoka-Kitakyushu and located in Fukuoka, Japan, nestled 3 kilometres east of Hakata Station, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka, Japan. The airport is Japan’s fourth busiest airport, and it is also the main airport for Kyushu Island. Fukuoka Airport is both for domestic and international flights. It is the focus city for All Nippon Airways. To get to the airport is relatively easy because there are various means of transportation provided such as taxi, bus, subway and car rental. Fukuoka Aiport also has restaurants, cafes, and different kinds of stores for the visitors to relax while waiting for their flights or rides. 

Climate pattern in Zamboanga and Fukuoka

Fukuoka features a humid subtropical climate that is characterized by hot yet humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature throughout the city is 16.3 degree Celsius, with a mildly cold temperature. During the winters, the temperature rarely dips below 0 degree Celsius because of that, Fukuoka infrequently sees snow. However, during the springtime, you will witness the cherry blossoms dominating the beautiful view in Fukuoka that starts in March or April. You might want to avoid the month of June or July because it is rainy season (tsuyu) in the city.

Highlights attractions in Fukuoka

Hakozaki Shrine – Hakozaki Shrine is an old building dated back in 927. The shrine is one of the most beloved, famous shrines in the whole of Japan. The structure of its unique architecture was said to be one of the prestigious national cultural assets. To understand and be immersed with the culture surrounding Hakozaki Shrine; come during the main festival in Kyushu Island. You can visit during the Tamaseri Festival, 3rd January, or you can come during Hojoya Festival, from 12th to 18th September. 

Kyushu National Museum – Modern-looking mega building with lush green nature surrounding it is one of Japan’s four national museums. Explore this humongous museum to gain insights into Japanese history and some snippets of Asian history. All of the relics, artefacts are displayed neatly in exciting ways. Fret not, all of the display items here are accompanied by some English labels so that international visitors will also enjoy the museum to the fullest. 

Namiha No Yu – If you have never gone to the public bathing house, or hot spring, now is a perfect time. The best thing about a visit to hot spring is you can finally relax with warm water after hours of adventure exploring the city. Namiha No Yu is not like the other typical hot spring. This bathhouse is the largest public bath with natural hot spring water originated 800-metres deep underground.