Travelling from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
The timezone in Okinawa is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of Newcastle.
To ensure you catch your NCL to OKA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Naha Airport (OKA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Naha Airport flight is R 8,415. A return plane ticket is currently R 23,469. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NCL to OKA if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Newcastle International Airport to Naha Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NCL to OKA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Newcastle International Airport to Naha Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
71.29% of flights taking off from Newcastle International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Newcastle International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near NCL:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
If you're landing on a late Newcastle International Airport to Naha Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near OKA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Naha Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car to explore Okinawa and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Naha Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
OKA is located at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Naha Airport to central Okinawa has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
The quietest month for a flight from Newcastle International Airport to Naha Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Okinawa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Naha Airport for August if you'd like to go to Okinawa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NCL to OKA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
Okinawa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. About 18 kilometres south-west of Okinawa, a visit to Naha will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like 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.
If you want to check out another great destination in Japan, consider Ginowan, about 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa. 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 are the start of reasons to visit.
