If you’re traveling to Okinawa, many people wonder about taxi fares and where to catch a taxi from Naha Airport.

Once you land, how you get around is a key part of the trip.

If you’re planning to take a taxi, you’ll want to know the fare and travel time before you go.

In this article, we’ll cover:

• Taxi stands at Naha Airport
• Base fares
• Alternatives to taxis

and more. We hope you find it useful!

Taxi Stands at Naha Airport

First, let’s look at the taxi stands at Naha Airport.

The main taxi stand is on the 1st floor of the domestic terminal.

If you arrive at Naha Airport on a domestic flight, the arrival lobby is on the 1st floor, so just head straight for the exit.

The taxi stand is right outside the exit.

Depending on the distance and purpose of your trip, there are four types of taxis, each waiting in a slightly different spot:

• Medium/short-distance taxis
• Long-distance taxis
• Reserved taxis
• Jumbo taxis

Checking the location in advance will help you get moving smoothly.

Base Fares for Taxis from Naha Airport

The starting fare for taxis from Naha Airport is ¥550.

This rate applies for the first 1,750 meters, after which ¥70 is added for every additional 372 meters.

If the taxi’s speed drops to 10 km/h or below due to traffic, a combined time-and-distance fare applies, adding ¥70 every 2 minutes 15 seconds (excluding expressways).

A late-night surcharge also applies for trips between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

Travel Time and Fares from Naha Airport to Major Sightseeing Spots and Hotels

Here are the approximate travel times and fares from Naha Airport to major sightseeing spots and hotels:

Destination	Travel Time	Fare
Shuri Castle Park	About 30 min	About ¥3,200
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium	About 2 hr 15 min	About ¥28,000
Kokusai Street	About 13 min	About ¥1,800
Naminoue Shrine	About 10 min	About ¥1,500
Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum	About 15 min	About ¥2,000
Senaga Island Umikaji Terrace	About 15 min	About ¥2,000
Cape Manzamo	About 1 hr 20 min	About ¥15,000
American Village	About 40 min	About ¥6,400
Kouri Island	About 2 hr 15 min	About ¥28,000
Halekulani Okinawa	About 1 hr 30 min	About ¥17,000
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort	About 1 hr 20 min	About ¥15,000
The Busena Terrace	About 1 hr 30 min	About ¥18,000
Hotel Nikko Alivila	About 1 hr 10 min	About ¥10,500

Taxi travel times can vary depending on conditions and aren’t always predictable, so it’s best to build some buffer into your schedule.

Ways to Get from Naha Airport Besides Taxi

Taxis aren’t the only way to get around from Naha Airport.

Here we’ll introduce two alternatives.

1. Limousine bus
2. NearMe

[Option 1] Limousine Bus

The first option is the limousine bus.

The limousine buses from Naha Airport are operated by Okinawa Bus Co., Ltd.

These buses go directly from Naha Airport to sightseeing spots and popular hotels.

They’re divided into eight areas, each reachable directly from Naha Airport.

Since there’s no reservation system, seats can sell out before you buy a ticket. If there’s a specific bus you want to catch, head to the stand as early as possible.

For fares and timetables, check the Okinawa Bus Co., Ltd. official website.

[Option 2] NearMe

The second option is NearMe.

NearMe is our own door-to-airport shuttle service, provided by NearMe Inc.

If you want a safe and comfortable way to get to or from Naha Airport, we recommend using our NearMe service.

Here are the current service areas and fares:

Route	Adult Fare/Person	Fare/Person Child (6-11) Junior Seat (4-5) Child Seat (0-3) *Children on a lap ride free	First suitcase per person is free. Fee for additional bags
Naha City	¥980	¥490	¥300/bag
Urasoe City	¥1,280	¥640	¥300/bag
Ginowan City, Chatan Town, Nishihara Town	¥1,980	¥990	¥300/bag

With a spacious 9-seat NearMe vehicle, you can enjoy door-to-door travel. It’s a great option if you want a comfortable ride and don’t want to lug around heavy luggage.

5 Benefits of Using NearMe from Naha Airport

Now let’s look at four benefits of using NearMe from Naha Airport.

1. Flat-rate pricing
2. Lower fares to begin with
3. Pick you up from wherever you like
4. Online payment available
5. Easy travel from your home to your hotel

[Benefit 1] Flat-Rate Pricing

The first benefit is flat-rate pricing.

With NearMe, you won’t be charged any extra fees.

Once you make a reservation and complete online payment, the price is locked in.

Taxi fares in Okinawa increase based on time.

But with NearMe, no matter how much traffic delays you, the fare stays a flat ¥980 per person.

During busy travel seasons like summer vacation, the area around the airport often gets congested, making taxi rides expensive.

With NearMe, you can enjoy a comfortable trip without that stress.

[Benefit 2] Lower Fares to Begin With

Lower fares to begin with is another benefit.

Getting from Naha Airport to Kokusai Street costs just ¥980 per person.

By taxi, it would cost about ¥1,800, so for two people traveling together, NearMe works out cheaper.

You can use it from anywhere within central Naha City, with no extra charges, so you can ride with peace of mind.

[Benefit 3] Pick You Up from Wherever You Like

The third benefit is that you can be picked up from wherever you like.

Within central Naha City, you can be picked up from anywhere.

When traveling, you often end up with a lot of luggage, and the last thing you want to do is walk around looking for a ride.

Flagging down a taxi can sometimes be a hassle in itself.

With NearMe, once you set a date, time, and location, we’ll pick you up right where you are.

That could be a hotel, a restaurant, anywhere.

You can even sightsee right up until the last minute before heading to Naha Airport.

Not having to lug your bags around and simply waiting at a spot of your choosing before heading to the airport is a major advantage.

[Benefit 4] Online Payment Available

The fourth benefit is that online payment is available. Paying can be surprisingly troublesome while traveling.

Digging small change out of your wallet and putting it back in your bag every time, all while juggling luggage, is a hassle.

It’s even harder for families traveling with small children.

With NearMe, payment is complete once you pay online at the time of booking.

All you have to do is wait for the shuttle, ride to your destination, then grab your bags and get off.

You can travel smoothly without handling any cash.

[Benefit 5] Easy Travel from Home to Hotel

Using NearMe lets you travel comfortably all the way from your home to your hotel at your destination.

We’ll pick you up from your home and take you to the airport for your flight, and once you land, you can take NearMe straight from the airport to your hotel.

By setting your pickup time in advance, you can move smoothly and efficiently with no wasted time.

Summary

We’ve covered the fares, travel times, and taxi stands for taking a taxi from Naha Airport.

While taxis are convenient, we recommend NearMe for trips into central Naha City.

It offers benefits like these, letting you travel comfortably and smartly:

• Flat-rate pricing
• Lower fares to begin with
• Pick you up from wherever you like
• Online payment available

Be sure to try out a comfortable ride with NearMe at least once.