Travelling from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kagoshima Airport to Naha Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kagoshima and Okinawa are in the same timezone, UTC+9.
Every week, there are 17 Kagoshima Airport to Naha Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, take the 09:15 ANA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 17:50 with ANA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your KOJ to OKA flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
ANA has direct flights from Kagoshima Airport to Naha Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Okinawa — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with ANA on this route.
With a dependable 86.07% of services arriving as planned, ANA is the most punctual carrier operating KOJ to OKA flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kagoshima Airport to Naha Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KOJ and OKA:
Fukuoka Airport
Itami Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Naha Airport (OKA)
At the moment, $110 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kagoshima Airport to Naha Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $219. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from KOJ to OKA by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kagoshima Airport to Naha Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
KOJ is located at Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
Kagoshima Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82.65% of flights that take off from KOJ land on time.
Kagoshima Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Kagoshima. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Kagoshima Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to KOJ:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
Consider staying in a hotel near OKA if you're catching a late Kagoshima Airport to Naha Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Naha Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car and chase adventure across Okinawa and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Naha Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
OKA is located 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 busiest month for flights from Kagoshima Airport to Naha Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Okinawa in February.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Kagoshima Airport to Naha Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from KOJ to OKA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Okinawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Journey around 18 kilometres south-west to Naha to tick off its top attractions. 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, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering 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 among the biggest draws.