Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
The timezone in Okinawa is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your MEL to OKA flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Naha Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and OKA:
Hong Kong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Naha Airport (OKA)
Right now, Rs70,062 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Naha Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs123,953. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to OKA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Naha Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Naha Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
If you're landing on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Naha Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near OKA:
Travel at your own pace with a Naha Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rakuten, Relax car hire or Hello rent a car and discover more of Okinawa and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Naha Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
OKA is located 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 work out your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Naha Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Okinawa. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Naha Airport for August if you'd like to explore Okinawa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to OKA in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Naha is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Okinawa. Around 18 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including 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.
Ginowan is another standout destination in Japan and is around 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa. No trip is complete without dropping by 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.
