Travelling from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Naha Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Okinawa is one hour ahead of Kaohsiung and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Kaohsiung International Airport to Naha Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with Tigerair Taiwan is the earliest flight you can take. China Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 16:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KHH to OKA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Okinawa (and then discovering more of Japan!) is a cinch with China Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Naha Airport.
China Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
China Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating KHH to OKA flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kaohsiung International Airport to Naha Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KHH and OKA:
Fukuoka Airport
Kansai International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to Naha Airport (OKA)
Rs32,610 is the best price for a one-way Kaohsiung International Airport to Naha Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs57,256. These fares may change based on availability.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KHH to OKA.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Naha Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
93.35% of flights leaving Kaohsiung International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when jetting out of KHH.
To reach Kaohsiung International Airport from central Kaohsiung, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near KHH:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kaohsiung International Airport to Naha Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near OKA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Naha Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car and discover more of Okinawa and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Naha Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
You'll find OKA 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)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Naha Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Okinawa. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Naha Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KHH to OKA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
Okinawa is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres south-west of Okinawa, a trip to Naha will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Nahashi Wakasa Community Centre, Namura Hall and 那覇地方検察庁・福岡高等検察庁那覇支部.
Ginowan is another standout destination in Japan and is around 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa. No journey is complete without dropping by 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.