Naha Airport
Also known as: Okinawa Airport, Okinawa Naha Airport, Naha International Airport.
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Naha Airport (OKA) is the main airport for Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture. It sits on the coast at the edge of Naha, about 4 km (2.5 miles) west of Naha City Hall, and is open 24 hours. In 2024 it handled about 21.7 million passengers.
Japan Transocean Air and Ryukyu Air Commuter, both based here, link Naha with the outer islands, including Ishigaki, Miyako, Kumejima and Yonaguni. ANA, Japan Airlines, Peach, Solaseed Air and Skymark connect Okinawa with Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sapporo and other Japanese cities. International flights go to Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, mainland China, Thailand and Singapore.
The airport has a domestic terminal and an international terminal, joined since 2019 by a connecting building with shops and restaurants. A second runway opened in 2020. The airport shares its runways with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Naha Air Base.
From the airport, most travelers head into Naha and Kokusai-dōri, north to the beach resorts and hotels along the west coast, to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and the Motobu Peninsula, or on to the outer islands.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
- Runways
Two parallel runways; the second opened in March 2020
- Passengers per year
About 21.7 million in 2024
- Hours
Open 24 hours
Arrival tips for Naha Airport
International flights arrive at the International Terminal, where you go through quarantine, immigration (foreign visitors have their fingerprints and photo taken) and customs. Filling in your details on Visit Japan Web before you fly can speed things up. Domestic flights from mainland Japan and the outer islands arrive at the Domestic Terminal with no checks.
Once you have your bags, follow the signs for the monorail, buses, taxis and rental cars. The Yui Rail monorail runs from Naha Airport Station into central Naha, including the Kokusai-dōri area, and on to Urasoe. Buses serve many parts of Okinawa Island, including the resort areas. Many visitors rent a car, as public transport to the northern resorts is limited. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you in the arrivals lobby.
Okinawa has a subtropical climate, and typhoons can disrupt flights, mainly from summer to autumn. Japan is on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) all year and uses the yen.
Ground transportation
The monorail is the easy way into Naha; for resorts up the west coast and the north, a pre-booked car, rental car or bus is needed.
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Book a transfer from OKAYui Rail monorail
From Naha Airport Station into central Naha, including Kokusai-dōri, and on to Urasoe. Cheap and avoids traffic.
Private transfer
A pre-booked car or van meets you in the arrivals lobby, the easiest option for beach resorts, the Churaumi Aquarium and families with luggage.
Taxi from Naha airport
Taxis wait outside the terminals. Quick into Naha, but expensive to the northern resorts.
Buses
Buses run from the airport to many parts of Okinawa Island, including resort areas. Cheap, but slow over longer distances.
Rental car
Rental companies serve the airport, a popular choice for exploring the island at your own pace.
Moving between terminals
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Connecting building
The domestic and international terminals are joined by a connecting building opened in 2019, so you can walk between them.
Terminals
Domestic Terminal
For domestic flights to mainland Japan and the outer islands, with a low-cost annex on its north side.
Airlines commonly assigned here: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Japan Transocean Air, Ryukyu Air Commuter, Skymark Airlines, Solaseed Air
International Terminal
For flights to Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, China and Southeast Asia, linked to the domestic terminal by a connecting building opened in 2019.
Airlines and destinations
Frequently asked questions
How far is Naha Airport from central Naha?
Naha Airport is about 4 km (2.5 miles) west of Naha City Hall. The Yui Rail monorail runs from Naha Airport Station into central Naha and the Kokusai-dōri area, and taxis and pre-booked cars are a short ride.
Is Naha Airport the same as Okinawa Airport?
Yes. Naha Airport (OKA) is Okinawa's main airport and the one most travelers mean by "Okinawa airport". It handles flights from mainland Japan, the outer islands and other Asian countries.
How do I get from Naha Airport to the resorts?
Most beach resorts are north of Naha along the west coast. A pre-booked transfer or rental car is the easiest way; buses also run from the airport to resort areas but take longer. The monorail only serves Naha and Urasoe.
Does Naha Airport have international flights?
Yes. The International Terminal has flights to Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, mainland China, Thailand and Singapore, including Taipei, Seoul, Busan, Shanghai and Bangkok.
How do I fly from Naha to Ishigaki or Miyako?
Japan Transocean Air, Ryukyu Air Commuter and ANA fly from Naha's Domestic Terminal to the outer islands, including Ishigaki, Miyako, Kumejima and Yonaguni. Naha is the main connecting point for Okinawa's islands.
Do typhoons affect Naha Airport?
Yes. Typhoons can delay or cancel flights at Naha, mainly from summer to autumn. Check your flight status and the weather forecast before you travel during typhoon season.