Airport Transportation from Naha to Kadena

The small town of Kadena situated along the western shore of Okinawa’s main island is home to a large US Air Force base. In Kadena, visitors can enjoy cultural centres and shopping complexes, including Navel Kadena with numerous retail and dining options. To enjoy some sunshine, travellers can visit the Yara Castle Site, an expansive park built at the site of a 15th-century Ryukuan castle, or spend some time at the Kadena Marina Complex beach or another of the nearby beaches.

The distance from Naha Airport to Kadena city is about 30 kilometres. You can make the trip by taxi or bus. Taking a Naha airport to Kadena taxi is the fastest, most comfortable option. The journey takes at least 30 minutes by taxi, and you can expect to pay around €45.40 (JPY 6,500). The trip by bus takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes and costs €6.90 (JPY 980) per passenger.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€45.40	30min	24/7
Bus	€13.80	75min	08:28–19:45

How to get from Naha Airport to Kadena by taxi

Naha Airport taxis offer the most convenient and comfortable transfer option, providing door-to-door service. The journey by taxi from Naha Airport to Kadena takes at least 30 minutes without traffic. The taxi fare is typically determined by a metered rate, or you may be able to request a fixed rate if your driver is comfortable with that.

Naha Airport to Kadena taxi fare

For your airport transportation from Naha to Kadena by taxi, you can expect to pay around €45.40 (JPY 6500). That cost is calculated based on a base rate of €3.50 (JPY 500) plus €1.40 (JPY 200) per each additional kilometre travelled downtown. Keep in mind that you may be charged additional fees for travel at night or for heavy luggage depending on your chosen provider. For a competitive set rate with no hidden fees, you can pre-book your transfer with a professional, English-speaking Welcome Pickups driver.

Cost

€45.40

Trip Duration

30 min

Fares may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis from Naha airport to Kadena are available 24/7.

Where do I get a taxi?

You can find the local airport taxis in a queue outside the International Flight Arrival Gate and the Domestic Flight Arrival Lobby. At the Domestic Flight Arrival Lobby taxi stands are divided into long-distance taxis and short-medium distance taxis. For the trip from Naha Airport to Kadena, you will need to take a taxi from the long-distance taxi queue.

Convenience

Taking a Naha Airport to Kadena taxi is the more expensive option, but it is the easiest and fastest way to reach your destination. It is also the only option if you are travelling at nighttime. A taxi will get you directly to the front door of your accommodation, whereas with public transportation, you may need to do some additional walking or take a taxi for a short distance to reach your exact destination once you get off the bus.

Editor’s Note

If you are travelling to the Kadena Airforce Base, you will need to take a taxi that is labelled “on-base” so that your taxi will be granted permission to enter the Airforce Base property.

Useful Tips

It is not customary to tip taxi drivers in Japan.

Most drivers can accept payment by card. Having said that, we suggest you verify your method of payment is accepted before starting your trip to avoid surprises.

As not all local taxi drivers speak English, we suggest having the address of your destination written down or pulled up on a map app on your phone so you can show it to your driver.

How to get from Naha Airport to Kadena by Bus

Okinawa Bus operates bus line 120 from Naha Airport to Kadena, which runs from 8:28 to 19:45. The bus picks up passengers approximately every 20 to 30 minutes and the trip from Naha Airport to Kadena by bus takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

How much is fare for the bus from Naha Airport to Kadena?

A single ticket on the bus from Naha Airport to Kadena costs €6.90 (JPY 980). The fare cost is determined by where you exit the bus, and the fare can be deposited in the fare box next to the driver just before getting off. If you plan to use the bus often while you are in Okinawa, you can consider buying a pass or ticket book from a bus ticket kiosk to save some money on the fare.

Cost

€6.90

Trip Duration

1 hr 15 min

The 120 bus runs approximately every 20 to 30 minutes.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Buses from Naha Airport to Kadena are available from 8:28 to 19:45.

Where can I find the bus?

Buses pick up passengers both outside of the Domestic Flight Arrival Lobby and outside of the International Flight Arrival Gate.

Convenience

Taking the bus is a great way to save some money on your airport transportation from Naha to Kadena, though it takes longer. If you are travelling with lots of luggage and/or children, it may be a bit more of a hassle to travel comfortably by bus. You may also have to do some walking or take another form of transportation to reach your accommodation, adding more effort to your trip.

Timetables

Official Okinawa Bus Website

Editor’s Note

When you board the bus, you will need to take a numbered ticket from the ticket machine next to the door. Before alighting at your stop, you can correlate your ticket’s number with the fare table above the windshield to determine the cost of the fare. You can then deposit the fare in the box next to the driver before disembarking.

Useful Tips

Change is not offered when paying for the ticket on the bus, so be sure to have exact change with you.

When you are ready to disembark, hit the stop button to indicate that the driver should stop at the next bus stop.

There are also numerous buses or the monorail that you can take to Naha city centre, where you can then transfer to bus 28 or 228 which will take you the rest of the way to Kadena.

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How do I get from Naha Airport to Kadena?

You can take a taxi from Naha Airport to Kadena, or you can travel by bus. The taxi trip takes at least 30 minutes and will cost around €45.40 (JPY 6,500). The trip by bus on line 120 takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and costs €6.90 (JPY 980) per traveller.

Is there a direct bus from Naha Airport to Kadena?

Okinawa Bus operates the 120 bus line from Naha Airport to Kadena. The 120 bus makes stops along the way, but you will not need to transfer to another bus to reach Kadena if you take this bus. There are also buses or the monorail that you can take to Naha city centre, from where you can then transfer to the 28 or 228 to go the rest of the way to Kadena.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Naha Airport to Kadena?

In Okinawa, taxi fares are usually charged based on a metered rate, though you may also request a fixed rate for your trip from Naha Airport to Kadena. Fares can generally be estimated by a base rate of €3.50 (JPY 500) plus €1.40 (JPY 200) per kilometre. To reach Kadena from the airport, you can expect to pay around €45.40 (JPY 6,500).

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Naha Airport to Kadena taxi fare

Cost

€45.40

Trip Duration

30 min

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis from Naha airport to Kadena are available 24/7.

Where do I get a taxi?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Naha Airport to Kadena by Bus

How much is fare for the bus from Naha Airport to Kadena?

Cost

€6.90

Trip Duration

1 hr 15 min

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Buses from Naha Airport to Kadena are available from 8:28 to 19:45.

Where can I find the bus?

Convenience

Timetables

Official Okinawa Bus Website

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Naha Airport to Kadena?

Is there a direct bus from Naha Airport to Kadena?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Naha Airport to Kadena?

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How to get from Naha Airport to Kadena by taxi

Naha Airport to Kadena taxi fare

Cost

€45.40

Trip Duration

30 min

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis from Naha airport to Kadena are available 24/7.

Where do I get a taxi?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Naha Airport to Kadena by Bus

How much is fare for the bus from Naha Airport to Kadena?

Cost

€6.90

Trip Duration

1 hr 15 min

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Buses from Naha Airport to Kadena are available from 8:28 to 19:45.

Where can I find the bus?

Convenience

Timetables

Official Okinawa Bus Website

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Naha Airport to Kadena?

Is there a direct bus from Naha Airport to Kadena?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Naha Airport to Kadena?

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