Flying from Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG) to Naha Airport (OKA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Naha Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Okinawa's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Ishigaki.
Flights from ISG to OKA start from 08:05 — the first with ANA. The last service of the day is at 19:55 with Japan Transocean Air. Overall, you can take your pick of 123 weekly Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Naha Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ISG to OKA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Okinawa (and then exploring more of Japan!) is a snap with ANA. This popular carrier has direct flights from Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Naha Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with ANA on this route.
Japan Transocean Air is the most punctual carrier that offers ISG to OKA flights. A dependable 96.1% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Naha Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ISG and OKA include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Haneda Airport
Fukuoka Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG) to Naha Airport (OKA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Naha Airport flight is C$43. A round-trip ticket is currently C$93. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ISG to OKA.
The cheapest month for flights from Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Naha Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from ISG to OKA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
You'll find ISG at 1960-104-1 Shiraho.
Painushima Ishigaki Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 87.8% of flights that depart ISG reach their destination on time.
To reach Painushima Ishigaki Airport from central Ishigaki, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Naha Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near ISG:
Arriving at Naha Airport (OKA)
Book a hotel close to OKA if you have a late Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Naha Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Naha Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rakuten, Relax car rental or Hello rent a car and find adventure across Okinawa and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Naha Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Naha Airport (OKA) to central Okinawa
You'll find OKA at 150 Kagamizu, Naha.
Naha Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Okinawa. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Naha Airport (OKA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Naha Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Okinawa. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Okinawa is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Naha Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ISG to OKA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Okinawa, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Journey about 18 kilometres south-west to Naha to tick off its top attractions. From Nahashi Wakasa Community Centre to Namura Hall and 那覇地方検察庁・福岡高等検察庁那覇支部, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of Japan, head for Ginowan, roughly 8 kilometres south-west of Okinawa. ラウンドワンスタジアム沖縄宜野湾店スポッチャ, ラウンドワンスタジアム 沖縄・宜野湾店 カラオケ and ぎのわんマリーナ海の駅 are the start of reasons to visit.