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How to get fromTaiwan to Iriomote Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Taiwan to Iriomote Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane KHH - ISG
    2. Take the ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Oharaferry ferry
    4h 20m
    ¥46,477–90,658

  2. Train to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 板橋 to 桃園train train
    2. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane TPE - ISG
    3. Take the ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Oharaferry ferry
    6h 13m
    ¥28,073–71,448

Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Taiwan and Iriomote Island, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Taiwan to Iriomote Island. However, you can take the subway to Kaohsiung International Airport Station, walk to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) 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 Port Remote Island Terminal, then take the ferry to Ohara. Alternatively, you can take the train to 桃園, walk to Taoyuan HSR Station, take the train to Airport Terminal 2 Station, walk to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) 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 Port Remote Island Terminal, then take the ferry to Ohara.

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