How to travel from Matsue to Ishigaki Island, Japan
The distance between Matsue and Ishigaki Island is around 1,729km (1,074 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Matsue to Ishigaki Island 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 Ishigaki Island → Matsue if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Izumo (IZO) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical cost¥47,230($345)
+ 3 othersTrain and Plane
Take the train to Kurashiki then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥29,570($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).
- Duration7h 60m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥40,660($295)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Plane
Take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥47,640($350)
Multiple operators
Train to Okayama, plane
Take the train to Okayama and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥36,965($270)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Ishigaki Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matsue to Ishigaki Island by plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥29,570 ($215) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥47,230 ($345).
The distance between Matsue and Ishigaki Island is around 1,729km (1,074 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,502km (933 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Matsue and Ishigaki Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Matsue to Ishigaki Island is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ¥47,230 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Ishigaki Island is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥29,570 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Matsue and Ishigaki Island. Flights depart from Izumo (IZO) and arrive at New Ishigaki (ISG) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Matsue to Ishigaki Island. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Matsue to Ishigaki Island typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Izumo (IZO) 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 Matsue to Ishigaki Island is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥47,230 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Ishigaki Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5h 40m | ¥47,230($345) | hourly | 2,602km (1,617 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 45m | ¥29,570($215) | twice daily | 1,729km (1,074 miles) |
Train to Okayama, plane | 7h 60m | ¥40,660($295) | twice daily | 1,765km (1,097 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 7h 45m | ¥47,640($350) | twice daily | 1,837km (1,142 miles) |
Train to Okayama, plane | 7h 20m | ¥36,965($270) | twice daily | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matsue and Ishigaki Island
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
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