How to travel from Okayama to Ishigaki Island, Japan
The distance between Okayama and Ishigaki Island is around 1,574km (978 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Okayama to Ishigaki Island by train, plane 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 → Okayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥35,185($255)
Multiple operators
Fly
Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥25,055($185)
Japan Transocean Air
+ 2 othersTrain to Shin-Osaka, plane
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kansai Airport then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple operators
Train to Shin-Kobe, Fly
Take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost¥39,975($290)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Plane
Take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥42,165($310)
Multiple operators
Train to Shin-Osaka, Fly
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical cost¥31,215($230)
Multiple operators
Train to Hakata, Fly
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥31,485($230)
Multiple operators
Train to Nagoya, Fly
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to New Ishigaki (ISG).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥33,265($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Ishigaki Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okayama to Ishigaki Island by train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥25,055 ($185) and will take around 4h 30m.
The distance between Okayama and Ishigaki Island is around 1,574km (978 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,483km (921 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Okayama and Ishigaki Island by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Okayama to Ishigaki Island is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥25,055 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Ishigaki Island is to fly which will typically cost around ¥25,055 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Okayama and Ishigaki Island. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) and arrive at New Ishigaki (ISG) - via Okinawa (OKA). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Okayama to Ishigaki Island. There is however a flight that goes via Okinawa (OKA). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Okayama to Ishigaki Island typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) 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 Okayama to Ishigaki Island is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥35,185 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Ishigaki Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 5h 20m | ¥35,185($255) | hourly | 1,579km (981 miles) |
Fly | 4h 30m | ¥25,055($185) | 5 times a day | 1,574km (978 miles) |
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 5hrs | ¥32,855($240) | hourly | 1,767km (1,098 miles) |
Train to Shin-Kobe, Fly | 4h 50m | ¥39,975($290) | hourly | 1,736km (1,079 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 5hrs | ¥42,165($310) | hourly | 1,651km (1,026 miles) |
Train to Shin-Osaka, Fly | 5h 20m | ¥31,215($230) | hourly | 1,799km (1,118 miles) |
Train to Hakata, Fly | 4h 40m | ¥31,485($230) | hourly | 1,596km (992 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, Fly | 5h 45m | ¥33,265($245) | hourly | 2,065km (1,283 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okayama and Ishigaki Island
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Nankai Railways
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