Naha Airport serves the main island of the Okinawa archipelago, famous for tropical beaches, coral reefs, and a culture distinct from the rest of Japan, a few kilometers from Naha's city center.
It is the departure point for exploring the entire Okinawa archipelago, including smaller islands such as Miyako and Ishigaki.
How to get to Naha Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to OKA
Parking near Naha Airport
Adjacent to the terminal is a multi-level parking structure.
Rates are in line with Japanese standards.
How to get to Naha from OKA
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Naha Airport
Major car rental companies have desks at the airport, widely used for exploring Okinawa's main island independently.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and an International Driving Permit (IDP); remember that driving is on the left in Japan.
Hotels near Naha Airport
Kencho-mae and Matsuyama
Yui Rail from the airport to Kencho-mae in around 10-13 minutes; the APA Hotel Naha Airport Wakasa is a 12-minute walk from the station, or 6 minutes by taxi from the airport, while the Almont Hotel Naha Kenchomae is just steps from the exit.
Best for: Anyone wanting to stay near the monorail without going all the way to Kokusai-dori, with airport check-in just minutes away.
- The Matsuyama area with restaurants and bars at lower prices than Kokusai-dori
- Direct monorail to the airport, with no changes, even off-season
- The APA Hotel Wakasa still requires a 12-minute walk from the nearest station, or a taxi
- Fewer shops and less evening life than Kokusai-dori, just a few minutes away by monorail
Recommended hotels
- APA Hotel Naha Airport Wakasa 4.7 km from the airport, 6 minutes by taxi, and a 12-minute walk from Kencho-mae station; a budget option in the Matsuyama district. View availability
- Almont Hotel Naha Kenchomae Just steps from Kencho-mae station, with a large indoor communal bath; a good base on the monorail towards the airport or Kokusai-dori. View availability
Kokusai-dori and the centre
The DoubleTree is right in front of Asahibashi station, 11 minutes by monorail from the airport; the Hyatt Regency is a 7-minute walk from Makishi station, itself 3 minutes from Kokusai-dori.
Best for: Anyone wanting shopping, the Makishi markets and Kokusai-dori's nightlife within walking distance.
- Kokusai-dori, its markets and Okinawan restaurants within walking distance of most hotels
- Several monorail stations within a few minutes, handy for getting around without a taxi
- On weekends the streets of Kokusai-dori stay crowded and noisy until late
- The more central hotels cost more than those in Matsuyama or Omoromachi
Recommended hotels
- Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa In the Makishi district, a 3-minute walk from Kokusai-dori and 7 from the monorail station; also close to Makishi public market and the pottery street, Yachimun-dori. View availability
- DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Right in front of Asahibashi station, the only hotel on this list literally attached to a monorail station; also convenient for the ferry terminal and long-distance buses. View availability
Omoromachi
Direct monorail from the airport to Omoromachi in 19-20 minutes; the hotel is an 8-minute walk from the station.
Best for: Anyone preferring a more modern, orderly district, with department stores and the Okinawa art museum, 19-20 minutes by monorail from the airport.
- DFS Galleria and the Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum within minutes on foot
- A newer, more orderly district than Kokusai-dori, with wide streets and less traffic
- Almost 20 minutes by monorail separate it from the airport, more than double the time from Asahibashi or Kencho-mae
- Kokusai-dori is still a 9-minute walk or one monorail stop away, not exactly on the doorstep
Shuri
About 10 minutes by monorail to the nearest station, then another 12-minute walk to the hotel, or a short taxi ride; Shuri Castle is a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
Best for: Anyone wanting Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, just steps away and accepting a longer transfer from the airport.
- Shuri Castle, a UNESCO site, a stroll from the hotel, away from the centre's tour groups
- A quiet residential district, on a hill with views over the city
- A 12-minute walk from the nearest monorail station, or a taxi for anyone with luggage
- For Kokusai-dori and nightlife you always need a 20-30 minute transfer
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal handles both domestic and international flights, with strong tourist traffic toward Okinawa's beaches.
The recommended advance time for flights is 2–2.5 hours.
Map of Naha Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Naha a good starting point for Okinawa's smaller islands?
Yes, it's the archipelago's main hub, from which flights depart to Miyako, Ishigaki and the other smaller islands.
Q. What is the Yui Rail?
Naha's monorail, which connects the airport to downtown in about 13 minutes (270 yen): it's the most convenient way to reach Kokusai-dori, the main shopping street.
Q. When is typhoon season in Okinawa?
Generally between August and October: check the weather forecast before departing, as typhoons can cause flight cancellations during this period.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Okinawa?
Yes, it's the choice of many visitors for exploring the beaches and scenic spots of the main island independently, with driving on the left as in the rest of Japan.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
