Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Okinawa Island from £154

Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Okinawa Island from £154

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Sat, Aug 1
Kota Kinabalu BKIOkinawa Island OKA
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Wed, Jul 29
Kota Kinabalu BKIOkinawa Island OKA
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Sun, Aug 2
Kota Kinabalu BKIOkinawa Island OKA
£180
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Kota Kinabalu BKIOkinawa Island OKA
£188
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Kota Kinabalu BKIOkinawa Island OKA
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Kota Kinabalu BKIOkinawa Island OKA
£347
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Kota Kinabalu BKIOkinawa Island OKA
£359
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Kota Kinabalu BKIOkinawa Island OKA
£379
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How much do flights to Okinawa Island cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£154

Cheapest round-trip

£312

Average round-trip

£365

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Okinawa Island's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Yui Rail monorail and taxi. Best value: airport limousine bus and local buses.

Okinawa Island is served by Naha Airport (OKA), the main gateway to the Okinawa Prefecture. Located approximately 4 km west of central Naha, the airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include the Yui Rail monorail, airport limousine buses, local buses, taxis, and rental cars. The Yui Rail provides a direct connection to Naha's main districts, while buses serve various destinations across the island. Journey times are generally short due to the airport's proximity to the city center, though road traffic can affect bus and taxi travel times.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

12-27 min

¥270 – ¥370; varies by destination station (approx. $2–$2.50 USD)

every 6–10 min

central Naha destinations

20-40 min

¥600 – ¥1,500; varies by destination (approx. $4–$10 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

hotels and resorts

15-30 min

¥230 – ¥500; varies by route and distance (approx. $1.50–$3.50 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

¥1,200 – ¥2,000; metered fare to central Naha (approx. $8–$14 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-25 min

¥4,000 – ¥8,000; per day rate (approx. $27–$55 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

island exploration

10-20 min

¥3,000 – ¥6,000; fixed rate to central Naha (approx. $20–$40 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

Notes:

  • Prices in JPY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Yui Rail connects Naha Airport to Shuri Station with 19 stops, covering central Naha and Kokusai Street area.
  • Rental car pickup counters are located in the airport, with shuttle buses to nearby rental lots.
  • Road traffic can affect journey times, especially during peak hours and holiday periods.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Okinawa Island

Depart from
Kota Kinabalu International
Arrive to
Naha
Average flights per week
335
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Okinawa Island

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Peach AviationAPIMMYes
Shanghai AirlinesCSHFMYes
Hong Kong Express AirwaysHKEUONo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Okinawa Island

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C16°C
February19°C17°C
March20°C18°C
April22°C20°C
May25°C23°C
June27°C25°C
July29°C27°C
August29°C27°C
September29°C27°C
October26°C25°C
November24°C22°C
December20°C18°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
265
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
88%
29°C27°C
18 Jul
30%
30°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
74%
30°C28°C
19 Jul
63%
30°C28°C
Monday
13 Jul
64%
30°C28°C
20 Jul
86%
29°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
51%
30°C28°C
21 Jul
63%
30°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
46%
30°C27°C
22 Jul
36%
29°C27°C
Thursday
16 Jul
40%
30°C27°C
23 Jul
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
41%
30°C27°C
24 Jul
36%
29°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Peach Aviation, Shanghai Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, and Malaysia Airlines. Kota Kinabalu and Okinawa Island have 335 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Kuching, Tawau, Penang, Cebu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kota Bharu, Sibu, Hanoi, Taipei.
What are the most popular routes to and from Okinawa Island?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Okinawa Island and Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Seoul, Taipei, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Manila, Sapporo, Glasgow, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Phuket Province, Yonaguni, Busan, Kuala Lumpur, Nagoya, Ishigaki, Okinawa, Angeles.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.
Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Okinawa Island?
Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Okinawa Island with AirAsia, Peach Aviation, Shanghai Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Okinawa Island?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu and Okinawa Island, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Kota Kinabalu and Okinawa Island?
Traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Okinawa Island, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Okinawa Island depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Okinawa Island arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Okinawa Island, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Okinawa Island depart?
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