Flying from Nagoya to Naha Airport (OKA): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Nagoya's main airports, Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) or Nagoya Airport (NKM). Check out your options for booking a flight from Nagoya to Naha Airport (OKA) departing from either of these.
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Nagoya to Naha Airport flight.
Naha Airport is located in Okinawa. The city's timezone is UTC+9 — the same as Nagoya.
With 93 direct flights a week between the two airports, Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Naha Airport (OKA) is the busiest route. Skymark Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:05am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from NGO to OKA is with Japan Transocean Air at 7pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Nagoya to OKA.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Nagoya
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Nagoya to Naha Airport (OKA) take off from this terminal.
Direct flights from Nagoya to Naha Airport are offered by a good range of airlines at NGO. Fly with any of these:
ANA is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from NGO to OKA.
Japan Transocean Air is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The distance from central Nagoya to NGO is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Chubu Centrair International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nagoya to Naha Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Chubu Centrair International Airport, 78.8% land on time at their destination.
The address for NGO is 1丁目 県道522号線, Tokoname.
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to NKM from the centre of Nagoya in about 20 minutes. The airport is approximately 10 kilometres away.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Nagoya to OKA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Nagoya Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
You'll find NKM at Hayashizaki 県道448号線, Toyoba, Toyoyama.
About Naha Airport (OKA)
If you have a late flight from Nagoya to Naha Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near OKA:
Travel at your own pace with a Naha Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car and venture far and wide through Okinawa and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Nagoya to Naha Airport flight.
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nagoya to Naha Airport (OKA)
At the moment, R 740 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nagoya to Naha Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,946. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Nagoya to OKA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Nagoya to Naha Airport (OKA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Okinawa. June is when most people book flights from Nagoya to Naha Airport (OKA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Nagoya to OKA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Okinawa to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Nagoya to Naha Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Okinawa
Once you've booked your flight from Nagoya to Naha Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Okinawa:
Your trip to Okinawa wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Sayori Park, Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu and Historical Park.
Explore more of Japan
Seek out new adventure and dive deeper into Japan. Naze is around 306 kilometres north-east of Okinawa and has plenty of things to keep you busy, including Ogamiyama Observatory.
Chabana is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Okinawa. No journey is complete without seeing Coastal Resort, Kotohira Shrine and Paradise Beach.