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OKA Naha Airport

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Naha Airport (OKA) serves Okinawa. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAOKA
ICAOROAH
Non-stop32
Airlines18
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation4 m

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The airport in numbers

Naha Airport — facts & history

We pulled Naha Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 21M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 22M in 2019.

Passengers / year
21M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
22M
in 2019
Elevation
4 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Passengers per year, 2000–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Naha Airport to Okinawa

Train & bus: Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab).

Tipping: No tipping in Japan, ever.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Naha Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Okinawa ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Naha Airport

Non-stop flights to about 32 destinations, operated by 18 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: All Nippon Airways · Japan Transocean Air · Skymark Airlines · Japan Airlines Domestic · Asiana Airlines · China Airlines · Juneyao Airlines · Hong Kong Airlines · TransAsia Airways · Arrow Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Naha Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Naha Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Okinawa shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Naha Airport to the centre of Okinawa?
Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.
Can I use a ride app from Naha Airport?
Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab).
What's the cheapest way from Naha Airport to Okinawa?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.
Can I get from Naha Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Naha Airport?
About 32 destinations, including Tokyo, Ishigaki, Osaka, Miyako. 18 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Naha Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Naha Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Naha Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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