Flying from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport.
Kumamoto and Okinawa follow the same timezone, UTC+9.
Flights from KMJ to OKA start from 11:10 — the earliest with ANA. The latest departure is at 11:15 with ANA. In total, you can choose from 24 weekly Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your KMJ to OKA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
ANA is your ticket to exploring Okinawa (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Japan!). Browse the direct flights from Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport offered by this airline.
ANA is the top choice for travellers on this route.
ANA is the most punctual carrier that offers KMJ to OKA flights. A reliable 91.8% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport. These are the top stopovers between KMJ and OKA:
Itami Airport
Haneda Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Naha Airport (OKA)
At the moment, $122 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $245. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from KMJ to OKA, book your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from KMJ to OKA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport.
Handy information about Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
The address for KMJ is 1801 Oyatsu, Mashiki.
Of all flights departing from Kumamoto Airport, 74.68% arrive on time at their destination.
Kumamoto Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Kumamoto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to KMJ:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
Book a hotel near OKA if you're taking a late Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Naha Airport rental car and discover Okinawa and beyond with your own wheels. Rakuten, Relax car hire and Hello rent a car are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Naha Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
From Naha Airport, Okinawa is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Okinawa in February.
Before locking in your flight from Kumamoto Airport to Naha Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Okinawa, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KMJ to OKA in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Okinawa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres south-west of Okinawa, a trip to Naha will keep you busy. Don't miss top 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.
Around 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa, Ginowan is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 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.
