How to travel from Gotō Islands to Yaeyama Islands, Japan
The distance between Gotō Islands and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,465km (910 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 5m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gotō Islands to Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands → Gotō Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Fukue (FUJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥19,850($145)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration9h 10m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical cost¥78,990($575)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥35,185($255)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane
Take a ferry to Nagasaki then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Miyako Jima (MMY).
- Duration10hrs
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gotō Islands and Yaeyama Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gotō Islands to Yaeyama Islands by plane, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥19,850 ($145) and will take around 5h 5m.
The distance between Gotō Islands and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,465km (910 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,049km (652 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Gotō Islands and Yaeyama Islands by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Gotō Islands to Yaeyama Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx ¥19,850 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Gotō Islands and Yaeyama Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥19,850 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gotō Islands to Yaeyama Islands. We recommend that you fly from Fukue (FUJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Yaeyama Islands is Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG) (ISG) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Yaeyama Islands. 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.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gotō Islands to Yaeyama Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ¥19,850 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gotō Islands and Yaeyama Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 5h 5m | ¥19,850($145) | 4 times a day | 1,465km (910 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 9h 10m | ¥78,990($575) | 4 times a day | 3,120km (1,938 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Plane | 8hrs | ¥35,185($255) | 4 times a day | 1,536km (955 miles) |
Ferry to Nagasaki, train and plane | 10hrs | ¥44,080($320) | 4 times a day | 1,591km (988 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gotō Islands and Yaeyama Islands
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Kyuushuu Shosen
Train operators
Airports near Yaeyama Islands
The following major airports near Yaeyama Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Yaeyama Islands
Shimojishima Airport (SHI)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yaeyama Islands
Miyako Airport (MMY)
- Distance
- 155km (96 miles) from Yaeyama Islands