The distance between Gotō Islands and Ishigaki Island is around 1,409km (876 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Ishigaki Island by plane, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ishigaki Island → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Fukue (FUJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
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Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
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Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
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There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Ishigaki Island by plane, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥16,840 ($125) and will take around 3h 60m.
The distance between Gotō Islands and Ishigaki Island is around 1,409km (876 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,033km (642 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Gotō Islands and Ishigaki Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Ishigaki Island is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥16,840 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Ishigaki Island is to fly which will typically cost around ¥16,840 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes you can fly from Gotō Islands and Ishigaki Island. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and arrive at New Ishigaki (ISG) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Gotō Islands to Ishigaki Island. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gotō Islands to Ishigaki Island typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Fukue (FUJ) and and arrive into New Ishigaki (ISG).
The closest major airport to Ishigaki Island is Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG) (ISG) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Ishigaki Island. Shimojishima Airport (SHI) (SHI) and Miyako Airport (MMY) (MMY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Ishigaki Island is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥16,840 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 60m | ¥16,840($125) | hourly | 1,409km (876 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 8hrs | ¥84,195($615) | 4 times a day | 3,064km (1,904 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Plane | 6h 55m | ¥32,855($240) | 4 times a day | 1,481km (920 miles) |
Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 8h 35m | ¥56,675($415) | 4 times a day | 1,616km (1,004 miles) |
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Kyuushuu Shosen
The following major airports near Ishigaki Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.