Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
The timezone in Okinawa is UTC+9, which is two hours ahead of Bangkok.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BKK to OKA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Naha Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BKK and OKA:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Naha Airport (OKA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Naha Airport flight is Rs38,124. A round-trip fare is currently Rs67,476. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BKK to OKA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Naha Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BKK to OKA.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Naha Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of all flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on time at their destination.
To get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BKK? If you're catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Naha Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
If you have a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Naha Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near OKA:
Pick up a Naha Airport rental car and discover Okinawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rakuten, Relax car hire and Hello rent a car are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Naha Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
OKA is located at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Naha Airport to the centre of 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 most popular month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Naha Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Okinawa in February.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Naha Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BKK to OKA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Okinawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Travel about 18 kilometres south-west to Naha to check off its leading 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, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Japan, head for 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 key reasons to visit.