Travelling from Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kagoshima Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Okinawa and Kagoshima follow the same timezone, UTC+9.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your OKA to KOJ flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is your ticket to exploring Kagoshima (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Japan!). Check out the direct flights from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kagoshima Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with ANA (All Nippon Airways) on this route.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is a leader in on-time performance for OKA to KOJ flights, with 92.62% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kagoshima Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between OKA and KOJ include:
Fukuoka Airport
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport
Amami O Shima Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Okinawa Naha Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight is $119. A return fare is currently $227. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OKA to KOJ if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kagoshima Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from OKA to KOJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kagoshima Airport.
Handy information about Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA)
OKA is located at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Of all flights leaving Okinawa Naha Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Okinawa Naha Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Okinawa. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near OKA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kagoshima Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KOJ if you're catching a late Okinawa Naha Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kagoshima Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, スカイレンタカー or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Kagoshima and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Kagoshima Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to central Kagoshima
KOJ is located at Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
From Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kagoshima Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Kagoshima. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Okinawa Naha Airport to Kagoshima Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kagoshima during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from OKA to KOJ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Kumamoto is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kagoshima. Around 137 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.

