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How to get fromOkinawa to Yaeyama Islandsby bus, plane, or ferry

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There is 1 way to get from Okinawa to Yaeyama Islands by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Line 28 bus, fly, ferry, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Jagaru Iriguchi to Naha bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Naha Airport (OKA) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane OKA - ISG
    3. Take the ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote Islandferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from 上原 to 白浜bus bus
    6h 56m
    ¥10,408–30,771

Naha Airport (OKA) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket¥6,137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Okinawa, Japan and Yaeyama Islands, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Okinawa to Yaeyama Islands. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Naha bus Terminal, walk to 旭橋駅, take the train to 那覇空港駅, walk to Naha Airport (OKA) airport, fly to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG), walk to 石垣空港, take the bus to 石垣港離島ターミナル（バスターミナル方面）, walk to Ishigaki, take the ferry to Iriomote Island, walk to 上原, then take the bus to 白浜.

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