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How to get fromYakushima (Island) to Iriomote Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Yakushima (Island) to Iriomote Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Yakushima Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane KUM - ISG
    2. Take the ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Oharaferry ferry
    21h 11m
    ¥53,976–85,022

  2. Ferry to Tanegashima, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Yakushima to Tanegashimaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane TNE - ISG
    3. Take the ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Oharaferry ferry
    24h 18m
    ¥51,840–94,000

Yakushima Airport (KUM) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration22h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket¥23,472Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Yakushima (Island) to Iriomote Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 966.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 11m

What companies run services between Yakushima (Island), Japan and Iriomote Island, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Yakushima (Island) to Iriomote Island. However, you can 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 ferry to Tanegashima, take the taxi to Tanegashima (TNE) 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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