<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History of Kitakyushu International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">The former Kitakyushu Airport had restrictions on aircraft operation due to its small size and location, close to mountains and residential areas. Heavy fog often resulted in flight cancellations. There were similar problems at the nearby Fukuoka Airport, which cannot engage in nighttime operations due to proximity to residential areas.</p>
<p class="blog-para">A new airport was intended to be free from such problems due to its offshore location, making possible 24-hour operation. Large cargo planes can use the airport, making possible convenient freight movement to and from nearby industrial zones. Toyota has a factory just across the bay from the airport.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Several events were held to commemorate the opening of the airport. A marathon was held on February 5, 2006, with half-marathon, 10 kilometre and five kilometre courses to celebrate the opening of the new airport.</p>
<p class="blog-para">On June 4, 2006, a rugby game was played at Honjo Stadium between Japan and Tonga as part of the inaugural IRB Pacific 5 Nations series. On August 2, 2006, the one-millionth user of the airport was presented with souvenirs. By July 11, 2007, 3 million passengers had used the airport.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Ground Transportation of Kitakyushu International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">There are several ways to get from Kitakyūshū Airport to Kitakyūshū and back. We have made a list with the most common transportation options. At this airport you can choose for (public) transport by Bus and Taxi.</p>
<p class="blog-para">We compared the average prices of the transport possibilities from the airport to Kitakyūshū. The cheapest way to travel from the airport to Kitakyūshū is by Bus (41 minutes, &yen; 550 - &yen; 850). If you prefer to get to your destination as quickly as possible, the fastest way to get into the city is by Taxi (29 minutes, &yen; 7000 - &yen; 8500).</p>
<p class="blog-para">Road: A 2.1 km toll-free bridge connects the island to the Higashikyūshū Expressway via the Kanda-Kitakyushukūkō interchange.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Bus: Kitakyushu Science and Research Park Nishitetsu, Oita Kotsu, Kamenoi Bus</p>
<p class="blog-para">Taxi: The easiest way to find a transfer to and from Kitakyūshū Airport is through our taxi widget below. We will find the best deal for you and display multiple options for you to choose from.</p>
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