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General Information About Ishigaki Airport

General information about Ishigaki Airport (ISG), Okinawa, Japan This page serves as a helpful resource to plan your journey to Ishigaki Airport and what awaits you there during your stay. Here you can find general details regarding its location as well as details regarding what awaits you during your time at the airport.

ISG: Overview: On 7 March 2013, Painushima Ishigaki Airport officially replaced its older predecessor. Located to the south of Ishigaki City, its opening marked an exciting transition period for Ishigaki Island residents and beyond.

The new airport is linked to the city via bus that stops outside its terminal, as well as taxi services that are readily available.

Rental cars can also be found at the airport for an extra fee; several rental car companies operate out of its parking area as well as a shuttle bus that connects directly with city centre.

Beaches & Hiking: Ishigaki Island boasts several breathtaking beaches that can all be reached within an hour's drive from its airport, including Maeza Beach, Sukuji Beach and Yonehara Beach - three popular choices among them.

There are some spectacular hiking trails throughout the surrounding forests that offer breathtaking views of the island's breathtaking coastline, and two peaks worth your while such as Mount Nosoko which can be found to the northeast of the island.

Ishigaki Airport is a busy yet small airport offering one international route to Hong Kong via China Airlines and Hong Kong Express primarily, though All Nippon Airways, Tokyo's Haneda Airport, as well as Japan Airlines also operate flights on this route.