Flights to Karatsu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Karatsu is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 47 km), Nagasaki Airport (NGS, 59 km), Iki Airport (IKI, 38 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 45 km (28 mi) | 6,562 ft | 6 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 47 km (29 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | 59 km (37 mi) | 9,840 ft | 15 ft |
| Iki Airport (regional) | IKI | 38 km (24 mi) | 4,331 ft | 41 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,562 ft, HSG handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 6 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Karatsu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karatsu to Shanghai | China | 837 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Karatsu to Beijing | China | 1,405 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Karatsu to Tianjin | China | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Karatsu to Hangzhou | China | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Karatsu to Seoul | South Korea | 532 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Karatsu to Harbin | China | 1,397 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Karatsu to Tokyo | Japan | 924 km (574 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Karatsu to Hefei | China | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Karatsu to Weifang | China | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Karatsu to Nanjing | China | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Karatsu to Shenyang | China | 1,092 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Karatsu to Jinan | China | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Karatsu to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,240 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Karatsu to Dalian | China | 966 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Karatsu to Qingdao | China | 923 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Karatsu to Yantai | China | 893 km (555 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Karatsu to Suzhou | China | 912 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Karatsu to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,486 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Karatsu to Changchun | China | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Karatsu to Pudong | China | 832 km (517 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Karatsu to Zibo | China | 1,144 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Karatsu to Yangzhou | China | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Karatsu to Chongqing | China | 2,256 km (1,402 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Karatsu to Chengdu | China | 2,454 km (1,525 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Karatsu to Guangzhou | China | 1,995 km (1,240 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Karatsu to Shenzhen | China | 1,972 km (1,225 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Karatsu to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,455 km (5,254 mi) | about 11 h 35 min |
| Karatsu to Wuhan | China | 1,513 km (940 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Karatsu to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,157 km (3,204 mi) | about 7 h 22 min |
| Karatsu to Xi’an | China | 1,942 km (1,207 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Karatsu?
Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG) is the closest large airport at 45 km (28 mi). The others, FUK, NGS, IKI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HSG from Karatsu city centre?
45 km (28 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Karatsu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.