Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
Okinawa is two hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your SYD to OKA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Naha Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYD and OKA:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Haneda Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Naha Airport (OKA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Naha Airport flight is R 5,485. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,130. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to OKA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Naha Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, data shows 69.62% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Naha Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near OKA instead:
Explore without limits with a Naha Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car and venture far and wide through Okinawa and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Naha Airport around two weeks before your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Naha Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Okinawa. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Naha Airport for August if you'd like to explore Okinawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to OKA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Naha is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Okinawa. Around 18 kilometres away to the south-west, its best 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.
If there's time to check out another corner of Japan, consider Ginowan, roughly 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 key reasons to visit.