Flying from Melbourne to Naha Airport (OKA): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Naha Airport (OKA) taking off from here.
The timezone in Okinawa is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne. Naha Airport is located in Okinawa.
Your flight from Melbourne to OKA won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to OKA leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Naha Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to OKA flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Naha Airport (OKA)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Naha Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near OKA and turn out the lights sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Naha Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car and chase adventure across Okinawa and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Naha Airport flight.
The address for OKA is 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Naha Airport (OKA)
197 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Naha Airport. A return flight starts from 489 €. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to OKA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Naha Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Naha Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Naha Airport (OKA)
June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Naha Airport (OKA). Plan your visit to Okinawa in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Melbourne to OKA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Okinawa to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Naha Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Okinawa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Okinawa right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Naha Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Okinawa when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Sayori Park followed by Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu and Historical Park.
Explore more of Japan
Make the most of your Japan getaway by exploring beyond Okinawa. About 306 kilometres away to the north-east, Naze is another terrific city to put on your itinerary. Tick off some of its leading attractions like Ogamiyama Observatory while you're here.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Okinawa, Chabana is another essential stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Coastal Resort, Kotohira Shrine and Paradise Beach.
