Introduction of access from Naha Airport to the city

Naha Airport is located in Naha City, so the city can be reached in a short time.

In this article, we would like to introduce access from the airport to popular areas such as Kokusai-dori and Shuri Castle.
The main modes of transportation from Naha Airport to the city are the monorail, buses, and cabs. If you have a driver’s license, renting a car is a very convenient way to get around the city, so we will also introduce how to rent a car.

Monorail

Source: https://www.yui-rail.co.jp/en/

Okinawa has a monorail system called Yui Rail.

It runs from the first train at 6:00 am to the last train at 23:30 pm, approximately every 6 to 15 minutes.
It runs from early in the morning to late at night, so it is recommended that you can travel according to the time of your flight.

How to get to Kokusai Dori

Naha Airport Station → (4 stations) → Kencho-mae Station

Ride time:13 minutes
Fare: 270 yen

How to get to Shuri Castle

Naha Airport Station→(13 stations)→Shuri Station

Ride time:27 minutes
Fare: 340 yen

How to pay the fare

There are three main ways to pay fees.

The first is to purchase a ticket from an automatic ticket vending machine.
You will get a ticket with a QR code, which you use to go through the ticket gate.

The second is to purchase a one-day pass.
This is valid for 24 hours from the time of purchase. There is also a two-day ticket that is valid for 48 hours after purchase. Both of these tickets can be purchased from an automatic ticket vending machine.

The third method is to purchase an OKIKA card.
The third is to purchase an OKIKA card, which costs 500 yen to issue, but 500 yen will be returned when the card is returned. This can also be purchased from an automatic ticket vending machine. The card can be recharged and used.

Bus

Source: https://www.naha-airport.co.jp/en/access/bus/

Buses are operated by several bus companies and are available at short intervals.
Early mornings and late evenings are highly recommended for daytime use, as there are no services or long intervals between times.

It takes only 13 minutes to reach Kokusai-dori Avenue.
It is recommended for those who want to keep costs down, as it costs only 240 yen.
Payment methods are cash and OKIKA. Note that cash does not give change.

The bus stops are located right in front of the domestic arrival lobby exit and international arrival lobby exit, respectively, so you can use the bus without getting lost.

cab

Source: https://www.naha-airport.co.jp/en/access/taxi/

Getting around by cab is very easy.
However, Japanese cabs are expensive and may be comfortable and good if you have a lot of luggage or more than one person.

Estimated time and fare is 1500-2000 yen for a 15-20 minute ride to Kokusai-dori.
Since there are so many car users in Okinawa, depending on the time of year, it may take longer than the estimated time due to traffic jams.

Cab stands are located right in front of the domestic arrival lobby exit and international arrival lobby exit, respectively, so you can get there without getting lost.

Car Rental

Source: https://www.budgetrentacar.co.jp/en/

Renting a car is also a great option.

If you book a rental car in advance, it may include a shuttle to and from the airport, or there may be a free shuttle bus to the rental car store. Note that the free shuttle bus may be heavily used and may take some time.

An international driver’s license and passport are always required when using a rental car.
Be sure to check the expiration date on your international driver’s license.

summary

In this article, we introduced how to get to the city from Naha Airport. Naha Airport is located close to the city and is easily accessible. Therefore, monorails and buses can be used to easily travel between the airport and tourist attractions.

The monorail is especially recommended if you want to see the scenery of Okinawa.

Since there are many tourist attractions in Okinawa, you can use the monorail or bus to visit various tourist attractions.