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Thu, Dec 3
Melbourne AVVIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
£419
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Wed, Dec 2
Melbourne AVVIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
£419
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Mon, Nov 30
Melbourne AVVIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
£443
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Tue, Dec 1
Melbourne MELIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
£443
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Sun, Dec 6
Melbourne AVVIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
£465
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Melbourne AVVIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
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Fri, Dec 4 – Thu, Dec 10
Melbourne MELIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
£703
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Mon, Nov 30 – Sun, Dec 6
Melbourne AVVIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
£720
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Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 6
Melbourne MELIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
£720
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Mon, Nov 30 – Sat, Dec 5
Melbourne AVVIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
£725
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Sun, Dec 6 – Sat, Dec 12
Melbourne AVVIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
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Melbourne AVVIshigaki, Okinawa ISG
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How much do flights to Ishigaki, Okinawa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£419

Cheapest round-trip

£703

Average round-trip

£852

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Ishigaki airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or rental car. Best value: local bus services.

Ishigaki Island is served by New Ishigaki Airport (ISG), located approximately 10 km northeast of Ishigaki city center. As a popular gateway to the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including local buses, taxis, rental cars, and hotel shuttles. Journey times are relatively short due to the island's compact size, though frequency of public transport is limited compared to mainland Japan.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-40 min

¥540; approximately $4 USD; flat fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-45 min

¥540; approximately $4 USD; flat fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

ferry terminal connections

15-25 min

¥2,000 – ¥3,000; approximately $13–20 USD; metered fare

on-demand (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-20 min

¥4,000 – ¥8,000; approximately $27–53 USD per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

island exploration flexibility

20-40 min

¥0 – ¥1,000; free to approximately $7 USD; varies by hotel

scheduled with flights (traffic dependent)

resort guests

Notes:

  • Prices in JPY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and holidays.
  • Rental car agencies offer free shuttle service from the airport to their offices.
  • Many resort hotels provide complimentary airport transfers; advance reservation recommended.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Ishigaki, Okinawa

Depart from
Melbourne
Arrive to
Ishigaki
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Ishigaki, Okinawa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Peach AviationAPIMMYes
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes
Tigerair TaiwanTTWITYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ishigaki, Okinawa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January20°C18°C
February21°C19°C
March22°C20°C
April23°C22°C
May26°C24°C
June28°C27°C
July29°C28°C
August29°C28°C
September28°C27°C
October26°C25°C
November24°C23°C
December22°C20°C
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Coldest month
18°C
January
Sunny days
251
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
51%
26°C25°C
14 Nov
36%
26°C26°C
Sunday
8 Nov
65%
26°C25°C
15 Nov
20%
26°C26°C
Monday
9 Nov
61%
26°C22°C
16 Nov
65%
26°C25°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
70%
23°C21°C
17 Nov
74%
26°C25°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
66%
25°C22°C
18 Nov
79%
26°C25°C
Thursday
12 Nov
57%
26°C25°C
19 Nov
84%
24°C20°C
Friday
13 Nov
68%
26°C25°C
20 Nov
68%
22°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Ishigaki, Okinawa. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Peach Aviation, All Nippon Airways, and Tigerair Taiwan. Melbourne and Ishigaki, Okinawa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.

What are the most popular routes to and from Ishigaki, Okinawa?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ishigaki, Okinawa and Okinawa Island, Tokyo, Miyakojima, Osaka, Singapore, Fukuoka, Taipei, Bangkok, Yonaguni, Hong Kong, Manila, Seoul, Kobe, Sapporo, Kuala Lumpur, Brisbane, Honshū, Puerto Princesa, Kaohsiung.

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon.

What airports are near Ishigaki, Okinawa?

The main airport in Ishigaki, Okinawa is Ishigaki. It is also served by Ishigaki.

Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Ishigaki, Okinawa?

Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Ishigaki, Okinawa with Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Peach Aviation, All Nippon Airways, Tigerair Taiwan.

When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Ishigaki, Okinawa?

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What flights operate between Melbourne and Ishigaki, Okinawa?

Traveling between Melbourne and Ishigaki, Okinawa, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Ishigaki, Okinawa?

There are a number of airports in and around Ishigaki, Okinawa. The main one is Ishigaki and other nearby airports include Ishigaki.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Ishigaki, Okinawa depart?

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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Ishigaki, Okinawa arrive?

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