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Okinawa Naha Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Okinawa Naha Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Okinawan people treat everyone as brothers and sisters.  – Connie

OKA Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Okinawa Naha Airport.

What to Expect

okinawa airport guideOkinawa Naha Airport (code: OKA) serves both military and commercial purposes. Commercial flights are handled by three terminals: the Domestic Terminal, the LCCT Terminal extension, and the International Terminal. Head to Floor 4 to find several eateries, then browse the shops on Floors 2 and 3. WiFi is free in the departures areas. For added comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.

Sleeping in Naha Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Naha Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

  • Lounge Hana – Location: Landside, 1st Floor, near Exit B. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.  Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.
  • Lounge Ryurin – Location: Airside, 4th Floor, near North Food Court and Observation Deck. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs. Hours: Unknown.

Airline Lounges

If you are a First or Business Class traveller you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s web site.

  • Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge (Location: Airside, 2nd Floor) • All Nippon Airways ANA Suite Lounge (Location: Airside, 2nd Floor, near C Departure Gates.) • All Nippon Airways ANA Lounge (Location: Airside, 2nd Floor, near C Departure Gates.).

Related Pages: Naha Airport Lounges

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

If sleeping in Naha airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels nearby:

Day Rooms – The airport offers “resting rooms” with beds. Domestic Terminal, Arrivals 1F, left hand side near JAL desk. Rates are unknown.

Hotels near the airport

  • Hotel GranView Okinawa – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
  • Hotel GranView Garden Okinawa – Free airport shuttle.  » Check Rates
  • Grand Cabin Hotel -No airport shuttle. Separate men and ladies accommodations. » Check Rates
  • Loisir Hotel Naha – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Okinawa Naha Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

wifiAirport WiFi/Internet

Unlimited free WiFi is available at Okinawa Naha Airport. Connect to the “Free_Wi-Fi_NAHA_Airport” network. Additionally, coin-operated PCs are available both landside and airside.

more airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: 2nd Floor, Domestic Area • 1st Floor, International Area.

Baby Care Facilities – Nursing Rooms are available both landside and airside.

Banking Services – Information is unavailable.

Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available from: the exchange machine – Location: Landside, 1st Floor, arrivals hall (7:00AM – 11:30PM) • Travelex exchange counter – Location: Airside, 2nd Floor, international departures (7:00AM – 9:00PM).

Dry Cleaning – Services available at Brother’s Laundry. Location: 3rd Floor. Hours: 10:00AM – 8:00PM.

Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free shopping is available. There is a large variety of stores selling local specialties, souvenirs, perfumes and much more. The hours vary, but most are open from 6:30AM to 8:30PM.

Food & Drinks – You will find restaurant options on the 1st, 2nd and 4th floors of the terminal. At the time of this update, there are no 24 hour food options. Vending machines available on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.

Information Desk – Need help finding your way? Information desks can be found in the main areas on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. The operating hours of the information desk vary based on the floor and can be found on the Okinawa Naha Airport website.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – A storage room is available, with prices starting at ¥400 per item per day. Coin-operated lockers can also be found on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.

Massages – If you would like to relax and unwind before your flight, use one of many massage chairs located on every floor. Or get a full-body massage from a masseuse at one of the massage booths. Locations: 1st Floor • 3rd Floor. Hours: 9:00AM – 10:00PM. Rate: ¥1000 / 10 minutes.

Medical Services – Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are located throughout the airport.

Mobile Charging – Charging points are available throughout the terminal on all floors and there are also coin-operated mobile phone chargers in various locations.

Observation Deck – Watch the planes take off and land atop the airport’s observation desk, free of charge. Locations: Airside, 3rd & 4th floors. Hours: 8:00AM – 7:00PM.

Post Office – Drop off your last minute postcards to friends and family from the airport’s mailbox. Locations: Landside.

Prayer Rooms – Available. Location: Airside, 4th Floor.

Rest Zone – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Showers – Showers are available inside the lounge.  [see Airport Lounges above]

SIM Cards – Pick up a Mobal SIM card at the Naha Airport Tourism Information Office. Location: 1st Floor, Arrivals. Hours: 9:00AM – 9:00PM.

Smoking – Designated smoking areas and rooms can be found on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport hours are 6:00AM – 12:00AM (Domestic Terminal) and 6:00AM – 10:00PM (International Terminal).

airlinesAirlines

Okinawa Naha airport is served by the following airlines: Air China • All Nippon Airways • Asiana Airlines • Batikair Malaysia • Beijing Capital Airlines • China Airlines • China Eastern Airlines • Eva Air • HK Express • Hong Kong Airlines • Japan Air Commuter • Japan Airlines • Japan Transocean Air • Jeju Air • Jetstar • Jin Air • Korean Air • Mandarin Airlines • Peach • Ryukyu Air Commuter • Shanghai Junyair • Skymark Airlines • Star Flyer • Starlux Airlines •Solaseed Air • Tiger Air Taiwan • T’Way Airlines.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Several “limousine bus” lines serve the airport, offering comfortable transportation between the airport and destinations in the local and regional area. You can find the limousine bus stop on the 1st Floor, outside and across from the taxi stand by the Domestic Flights terminal. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Okinawa Naha Airport website.

Car Rentals

Car rental service is available onsite. The counter is located 1st Floor, Arrivals Lobby, Landside. Hours: 9:00AM – 6:00PM.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Monorail

Yui Rail operates a monorail between Naha Airport Station (access from 3rd floor of the parking garage) and Shuri Station, with 15 stops total. One-way trip time is about 27 minutes, with service running from 6:00AM – 11:30PM. At the time of this update, a 1-day ticket is ¥800.

Taxis

Both short and long distance taxis can be found at the corresponding taxi stands on the 1st Floor, outside of the Domestic Flights terminal.

Last updated: 2024-01-30

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.