Travelling from London to Naha Airport (OKA): What you need to know
The timezone in Okinawa is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London. Naha Airport is located in Okinawa.
Your flight from London to OKA won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to OKA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Naha Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
78% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from London to Naha Airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and OKA.
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to OKA flight:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Naha Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your plans stay right on track.
About Naha Airport (OKA)
Book a hotel near OKA if you're catching a late flight from London to Naha Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Naha Airport flight.
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
Central Okinawa is about 23 kilometres from Naha Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Naha Airport (OKA)
Right now, 335 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Naha Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 661 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to OKA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your London to Naha Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Naha Airport (OKA)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Okinawa. March is when most people book flights from London to Naha Airport (OKA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a London to OKA plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Okinawa to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Naha Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Okinawa
After booking your flight from London to Naha Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Okinawa:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, Historical Park and WWII Japanese Okinawa Surrender Site are essential stops on your Okinawa itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Make the most of your Japan getaway by venturing beyond Okinawa. About 306 kilometres away to the northeast, Naze is another city to put on your must-do list. Tick off some of its leading attractions like Ogamiyama Observatory while you're there.