SOUTH KOREA
TEXT: Emmanuel Feliciano
DISCLAIMER: As of this writing, several flights to and from some of these destinations have been suspended due to factors such as coronavirus prevention measures. You may check the websites of the featured airports for the latest updates. For those who want to escape the local tourism rush in Japan during Golden Week, why not explore nearby countries! Sounds too grand? It’s easy and you’ll probably spend the same amount of money as in Japan, trust me. One of the advantages of being in the southern part of Japan is that Nagasaki is closer to other countries in Asia. These destinations are accessible through Nagasaki Airport and other nearby airports. Let’s take a look at some of these international destinations. 8
With the new tourism tagline ‘Imagine your Korea,’ South Korea diversifies its tourism offerings and brands itself as more than just the land of beauty and K-pop. Nagasaki Airport has flights to and from Seoul. A cheaper option is nearby Saga airport, which has flights to both Seoul and Busan. Fukuoka International Airport also has flights to these two destinations, carried by both full service and low-cost airlines.
CHINA Enjoy both traditional and modern experiences in China’s biggest city and one of the world’s major financial hubs. There are flights to Shanghai via Nagasaki Airport. Saga Airport has flights carried by Spring Airlines which fly every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Shanghai, as well as Beijing, and the provincial port city Dalian, can also be accessed through Fukuoka International Airport.
HONG KONG Want to head to one of the most visited cities in the world? Hong Kong Express has recently made it possible to fly direct from Nagasaki Airport to Hong Kong, and it only takes three hours and fifty minutes. Not bad right? There are flights every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. You can also fly to Hong Kong via Fukuoka International Airport.
