Is a 1¾ hr layover in Naha long enough?
Yes, 1 hour 45 min is probably enough for a layover at OKA (Naha).
Is 1 hour 45 min enough for a layover at Naha (OKA)?
Generous margin for international-international connections requiring the shuttle bus.
What is the minimum connection time at OKA?
Minimum connection times at Naha: Domestic-to-Domestic is 35 minutes, International-to-International is 70 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 1 hour 45 min connection at OKA on an international flight?
1 hour 45 min clears the 70-minute international minimum connection time at Naha, but you should still head directly to your gate. The Domestic and International Terminals are physically connected via an indoor corridor completed in the 2019 expansion, making that walk about 10 minutes. The LCC Terminal, used by Peach Aviation and several foreign budget carriers, sits apart from the main building and requires a free shuttle bus that takes roughly 10-15 minutes including waiting and loading time.
How much time do I need for a layover at OKA?
We recommend at least 50 minutes for a comfortable connection at Naha. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 25 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at OKA?
Japan Transocean Air, RAC, and ANA staff can usually rebook you on the next available inter-island flight at their transfer counters in the domestic terminal; international carriers have desks in the International Terminal for rebooking after missed connections.