How to travel from Ishigaki Island to Saiki, Japan
The distance between Ishigaki Island and Saiki is around 1,291km (802 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ishigaki Island to Saiki by plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saiki → Ishigaki Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥29,160($215)
Multiple operators
Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train
Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Oita and then to Saiki.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥20,945($155)
Multiple operators
Plane and Bus
Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost¥37,375($275)
Multiple operators
Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), train
Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Kumamoto (KMJ) then take the train to Oita and then to Saiki.
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥28,475($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ishigaki Island and Saiki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ishigaki Island to Saiki by plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥20,945 ($155) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,160 ($215).
The distance between Ishigaki Island and Saiki is around 1,291km (802 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,218km (757 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Ishigaki Island and Saiki by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ishigaki Island to Saiki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ¥29,160 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Ishigaki Island and Saiki is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥20,945 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ishigaki Island to Saiki. We recommend that you fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Saiki is Oita Airport (OIT) (OIT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Saiki. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Ishigaki Island to Saiki is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥29,160 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ishigaki Island and Saiki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 5h 25m | ¥29,160($215) | every 4 hours | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train | 6h 10m | ¥20,945($155) | hourly | 1,469km (913 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6hrs | ¥37,375($275) | every 4 hours | 2,293km (1,425 miles) |
Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), train | 6h 55m | ¥28,475($210) | twice daily | 1,408km (875 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ishigaki Island and Saiki
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Bus companies
Oita Kotsu
Airports near Saiki
The following major airports near Saiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oita Airport (OIT)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Saiki
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Saiki
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 152km (95 miles) from Saiki