Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
The timezone in Okinawa is UTC+9, which is eight hours ahead of Munich.
To ensure you get on your MUC to OKA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Naha Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MUC and OKA:
Incheon International Airport
Kansai International Airport
Haneda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Naha Airport (OKA)
Right now, $870 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Naha Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,389. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MUC to OKA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Naha Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MUC to OKA.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Naha Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Franz Josef Strauss Airport, data shows 71.34% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MUC:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
If you're coming in on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Naha Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near OKA:
Pick up a Naha Airport rental car and explore Okinawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rakuten, Relax car hire and Hello rent a car are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Naha Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
June is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Naha Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Okinawa in February.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Naha Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to OKA in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Naha is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Okinawa. Around 18 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include 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 sought-after 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.