Travelling from Naha Airport (OKA) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is two hours ahead of Okinawa and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your OKA to MEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Naha Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between OKA and MEL:
Hong Kong International Airport
Narita International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Naha Airport (OKA) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, $365 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Naha Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $945. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OKA to MEL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Naha Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from OKA to MEL.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Naha Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Naha Airport (OKA)
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Of all flights departing from Naha Airport, 72.17% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Naha Airport from central Okinawa, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Naha Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to OKA:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're getting in on a late Naha Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Naha Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Naha Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OKA to MEL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.