Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
Okinawa is seven hours ahead of Helsinki and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to OKA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Naha Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and OKA:
Kansai International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Naha Airport (OKA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Naha Airport flight is R 7,647. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 13,685. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to OKA if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Naha Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HEL to OKA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Naha Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
Reserve a hotel near OKA if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Naha Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Naha Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car and explore beyond Okinawa's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Naha Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
The street address for OKA is 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
From Naha Airport, Okinawa is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Naha Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Okinawa in February.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Naha Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to OKA in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Naha is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Okinawa. Around 18 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Nahashi Wakasa Community Centre, Namura Hall and 那覇地方検察庁・福岡高等検察庁那覇支部.
Ginowan is another standout destination in Japan and is around 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa. No trip is complete without seeing ラウンドワンスタジアム沖縄宜野湾店スポッチャ, ラウンドワンスタジアム 沖縄・宜野湾店 カラオケ and ぎのわんマリーナ海の駅.
