How to travel from Niigata to Ishigaki Island, Japan

The distance between Niigata and Ishigaki Island is around 2,120km (1,317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Niigata to Ishigaki Island by plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ishigaki IslandNiigata if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,660($295)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 4 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Ishigaki (ISG).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,270($340)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Ishigaki Island

There are several options for getting from Niigata to Ishigaki Island by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥40,660 ($295) and will take around 5h 15m.

The distance between Niigata and Ishigaki Island is around 2,120km (1,317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,063km (1,282 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Niigata and Ishigaki Island by plane.

The quickest way to get from Niigata to Ishigaki Island is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥40,660 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Ishigaki Island is to fly which will typically cost around ¥40,660 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Niigata and Ishigaki Island. Flights depart from Niigata (KIJ) and arrive at New Ishigaki (ISG) - via Okinawa (OKA). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Niigata to Ishigaki Island. There is however a flight that goes via Okinawa (OKA). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Niigata to Ishigaki Island typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Niigata (KIJ) 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 Niigata to Ishigaki Island is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥40,660 ($295).

How do I get from Niigata to Ishigaki Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Ishigaki Island

Transport options from Niigata to Ishigaki Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 15m
¥40,660($295)
hourly2,120km (1,317 miles)
Train and Plane
6h 45m
¥46,270($340)
hourly2,279km (1,416 miles)

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Airports near Ishigaki Island

The following major airports near Ishigaki Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

ISG
Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Ishigaki Island
SHI
Shimojishima Airport (SHI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Ishigaki Island
MMY
Miyako Airport (MMY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (77 miles) from Ishigaki Island