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How to get fromSeoul to Yaeyama Islandsby train, plane, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Seoul to Yaeyama Islands by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane ICN - ISG
    3. Take the ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote Islandferry ferry
    9h 52m
    ¥22,714–73,173

  2. Fly from Gimpo International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane GMP - ISG
    2. Take the ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote Islandferry ferry
    11h 43m
    ¥28,436–77,909

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,642Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,596.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Yaeyama Islands, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Yaeyama Islands. However, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gimpo Airport, walk to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 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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