How to travel from Matsumoto to Ishigaki Island, Japan
The distance between Matsumoto and Ishigaki Island is around 1,920km (1,193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Matsumoto to Ishigaki Island by train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ishigaki Island → Matsumoto if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥29,845($220)
Multiple operators
Train to Shinjuku(Jr), Fly
Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost¥44,220($325)
Multiple operators
Fly
Fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical cost¥44,220($325)
Fuji Dream
+ 5 othersTrain to Nagano, plane
Take the train to Nagano and then to Kanazawa then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical cost¥35,730($260)
Multiple operators
Train to Nagano, plane
Take the train to Nagano and then to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time4h 25m
- Typical cost¥50,105($365)
Multiple operators
Train to Nagano, plane
Take the train to Nagano then Ueno and then to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station then fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical cost¥36,550($265)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Ishigaki Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Ishigaki Island by train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥29,845 ($220) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,220 ($325).
The distance between Matsumoto and Ishigaki Island is around 1,920km (1,193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,868km (1,160 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Matsumoto and Ishigaki Island by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Ishigaki Island is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥44,220 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Ishigaki Island is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥29,845 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Matsumoto and Ishigaki Island. Flights depart from Matsumoto (MMJ) and arrive at New Ishigaki (ISG) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 4h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Matsumoto to Ishigaki Island. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK) and Okinawa (OKA). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Matsumoto to Ishigaki Island typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Matsumoto (MMJ) 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 Matsumoto to Ishigaki Island is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥29,845 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Ishigaki Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 6h 20m | ¥29,845($220) | hourly | 1,920km (1,193 miles) |
Train to Shinjuku(Jr), Fly | 7h 10m | ¥44,220($325) | hourly | 2,199km (1,367 miles) |
Fly | 5h 15m | ¥44,220($325) | hourly | 2,027km (1,260 miles) |
Train to Nagano, plane | 6h 35m | ¥35,730($260) | hourly | 2,140km (1,330 miles) |
Train to Nagano, plane | 6h 55m | ¥50,105($365) | hourly | 2,468km (1,534 miles) |
Train to Nagano, plane | 7h 20m | ¥36,550($265) | hourly | 2,356km (1,464 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matsumoto and Ishigaki Island
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
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