Travelling from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kobe Airport to Naha Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Okinawa's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Osaka.
Flights from UKB to OKA start from 07:30 — the earliest with Skymark Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:30 with Skymark Airlines. Overall, there are 161 weekly Kobe Airport to Naha Airport flights.
Your UKB to OKA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Skymark Airlines offers direct flights from Kobe Airport to Naha Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Okinawa — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Skymark Airlines on this route.
ANA is the most punctual carrier that operates UKB to OKA flights. An impressive 84.15% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Naha Airport (OKA)
Currently, R 954 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kobe Airport to Naha Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,064. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from UKB to OKA, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kobe Airport to Naha Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Kobe Airport (UKB)
You'll find UKB at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Kobe Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85.15% of flights that take off from UKB arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Osaka to Kobe Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near UKB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kobe Airport to Naha Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kobe Airport to Naha Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OKA instead:
Begin your adventure 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 usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Naha Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
You'll find OKA 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)
June is the busiest month for flights from Kobe Airport to Naha Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Okinawa in February.
Lock in your flight from Kobe Airport to Naha Airport for August if you'd like to visit Okinawa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from UKB to OKA in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Okinawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Journey about 18 kilometres south-west to Naha to check off its must-visit sights. From Nahashi Wakasa Community Centre to Namura Hall and 那覇地方検察庁・福岡高等検察庁那覇支部, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa, Ginowan is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out 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.