Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
The timezone in Okinawa is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LGW to OKA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Naha Airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a top stopover on the LGW to OKA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Naha Airport (OKA)
Currently, 357 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Naha Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 580 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to OKA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Naha Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to OKA.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Naha Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Naha Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near OKA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Naha Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car to explore Okinawa and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Naha Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Naha Airport to central Okinawa has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Naha Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Okinawa. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Naha Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to OKA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Okinawa, now it's time to discover more 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, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa, Ginowan is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to 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.