How to travel from Hiroshima to Ishigaki Island, Japan
The distance between Hiroshima and Ishigaki Island is around 1,441km (896 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Ishigaki Island by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ishigaki Island → Hiroshima if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥37,375($275)
Multiple operators
Train and Plane
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥28,750($210)
Multiple operators
Fly
Fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
+ 1 othersFerry and Plane
Take a ferry to Matsuyama then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥40,795($300)
Multiple operators
Train to Fukuyama, plane
Take the train to Fukuyama and then to Kurashiki then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥29,435($215)
Multiple operators
Train to Okayama, plane
Take the train to Okayama and then to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration5h 60m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥39,975($290)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Ishigaki Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Ishigaki Island by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥28,750 ($210) and will take around 3h 60m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Ishigaki Island is around 1,441km (896 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,374km (854 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Hiroshima and Ishigaki Island by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Ishigaki Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥28,750 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Ishigaki Island is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥28,750 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hiroshima and Ishigaki Island. Flights depart from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) and arrive at New Ishigaki (ISG) - via Okinawa (OKA). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Hiroshima to Ishigaki Island. There is however a flight that goes via Okinawa (OKA). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hiroshima to Ishigaki Island typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) 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.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Ishigaki Island is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥37,375 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Ishigaki Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 4h 25m | ¥37,375($275) | hourly | 1,507km (936 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 60m | ¥28,750($210) | hourly | 1,452km (902 miles) |
Fly | 4h 40m | ¥32,855($240) | every 4 hours | 1,441km (896 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 6h 10m | ¥40,795($300) | every 3 hours | 1,470km (914 miles) |
Train to Fukuyama, plane | 5h 20m | ¥29,435($215) | 5 times a day | 1,689km (1,049 miles) |
Train to Okayama, plane | 5h 60m | ¥39,975($290) | hourly | 1,723km (1,071 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hiroshima and Ishigaki Island
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Ferry operators
Setonaikaikisen
Airports near Ishigaki Island
The following major airports near Ishigaki Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Ishigaki Island
Shimojishima Airport (SHI)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Ishigaki Island
Miyako Airport (MMY)
- Distance
- 125km (77 miles) from Ishigaki Island