{"id":5074,"date":"2026-01-09T09:40:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T00:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/?p=5074"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:28:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T06:28:50","slug":"%e5%ae%ae%e5%8f%a4%e5%b3%b6%e7%a9%ba%e6%b8%af%e7%a9%ba%e6%b8%af","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5074","title":{"rendered":"Two Airports on Miyako Island? Thorough explanation of the differences between Miyako Airport and Shimojishima Airport!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Hello everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Did you know that there are two airports on Miyako Island?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Miyako Island is located approximately 300 km southwest of the main island of Okinawa. There are no sea routes such as ferries, and the only means of access is by air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Such is Miyako Island.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The airport is the gateway to the city,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,102,0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Actually, there are two.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Therefore, in this column, our local staff will explain the differences and features of the two airports on Miyako Island in an easy-to-understand manner!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0affd82db3f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0affd82db3f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul 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title=\"Miyako Airport Access\">Miyako Airport Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5074\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%82%92%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%82%8B%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE\" title=\"Airlines using Miyako Airport\">Airlines using Miyako Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5074\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%AE%E6%96%BD%E8%A8%AD\" title=\"Miyako Airport Facilities\">Miyako Airport Facilities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5074\/#%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%AE%E7%AB%8B%E5%9C%B0%E3%80%81%E7%89%B9%E5%BE%B4%E3%81%AF%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"What is the location and features of Shimojishima Airport?\">What is the location and features of Shimojishima Airport?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5074\/#%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BB%E3%82%B9\" title=\"Access to Shimojishima Airport\">Access to Shimojishima Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5074\/#%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%82%92%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%82%8B%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE\" title=\"Airlines using Shimojishima Airport\">Airlines using Shimojishima Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5074\/#%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E6%96%BD%E8%A8%AD\" title=\"Facilities at Shimojishima Airport\">Facilities at Shimojishima Airport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5074\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\" title=\"summary\">summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AB%E3%81%AF%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%8C%EF%BC%92%E3%81%A4%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%EF%BC%81%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Miyako Island has two airports!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6755\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u540d\u79f0\u672a\u8a2d\u5b9a-1.jpg\" alt=\"m\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u540d\u79f0\u672a\u8a2d\u5b9a-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u540d\u79f0\u672a\u8a2d\u5b9a-1-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Miyako Island is home to the Miyako Islands' \".<strong>Miyako Airport<\/strong>and Shimoji Island.<strong>Shimojishima Airport<\/strong>There are two of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">I was wondering, \"Once I arrive at Shimojishima Airport, do I have to take a ferry to the Miyako Islands?\" Many people often misunderstand this question,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,102,0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">It is connected to the Irabu Bridge, a bridge that can be crossed for free, so it is possible to drive there.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Other islands around the Miyako archipelago include Ikema, Kurima, and Irabu, all of which are connected by bridges and can basically be reached by car.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%AE%E7%89%B9%E5%BE%B4%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BB%E3%82%B9\"><\/span>Miyako Airport Features and Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6762\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u5bae\u53e4\u7a7a\u6e2f\u5916\u89b3-1\u306e\u30b3\u30d4\u30fc-e1655879128654-640x479.jpg\" alt=\"Appearance of Miyako Airport\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Of the two airports on Miyako Island,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,102,0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Miyako Airport is used as the main airport.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Miyako Airport has a long history. It was constructed during the war, and the facility was built as a naval airfield for the former Japanese army.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The airport has been used as a private airport since June 1956, and the number of tourists to Miyako Island has increased, with a record number of more than 1.8 million passengers visiting Miyako Airport in 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Despite being an old airport, it is still a frontline airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BB%E3%82%B9\"><\/span>Miyako Airport Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,102,0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Miyako Airport is located in the center of the island, making it relatively easy to access both tourist attractions and the city center.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><strong>10 minutes to the \"city center<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Approx. 15 minutes to Irabu Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Approx. 15 minutes to \"Kurema Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>30 minutes to Ikema Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Approximate time required to travel by car<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since it is basically impractical to get around Miyako Island on foot, renting a car around the airport is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the car rental service with free pick-up and drop-off from Miyako Airport!<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-tour.com\/scene-time\/rental-car.html?utm_campaign=rental-car?utm_medium=referral?utm_source=miyako-pipi-column5074\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to article page about Miyakojima Kururin Bus\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>Rental Cars in Miyakojima<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>For more information, click here!<br \/>\n(External website)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rental cars are already full!<\/p>\n<p>In such cases, it is convenient to take a cab or the Miyakojima Kururin Bus, which runs between the airport and the city center.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rito-guide.com\/kururinbus\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to article page about Miyakojima Kururin Bus\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>About Miyakojima Kururin Bus<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<br \/>\n(External website)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In addition, many hotels and inns on Miyako Island offer shuttle bus service, so it is advisable to check in advance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%82%92%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%82%8B%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE\"><\/span>Airlines using Miyako Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6854\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u5bae\u53e4\u7a7a\u6e2f airlines-1-2-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Airlines that serve Miyako Airport are<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,102,0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">ANA, JAL, and RAC.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are two round-trip flights a day from Tokyo's Haneda Airport and one round-trip flight a day from Osaka's Kansai Airport and Nagoya's Chubu International Airport. Within Okinawa Prefecture, there are flights to and from Naha, Ishigaki, and Tarama.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since flights to and from Honshu are infrequent and time is not flexible, extreme care must be taken not to miss a flight when traveling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%AE%E6%96%BD%E8%A8%AD\"><\/span>Miyako Airport Facilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As many people visit the airport for sightseeing purposes, the facilities inside are very well equipped.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are three restaurants in the airport, as well as a souvenir shop where visitors can buy Miyako's limited-edition sweets, alcohol, and mangoes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The observation deck on the third floor overlooks the runway and planes, and several car rental agencies are located in the arrival lobby, so there will be no shortage of transportation options.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%AE%E7%AB%8B%E5%9C%B0%E3%80%81%E7%89%B9%E5%BE%B4%E3%81%AF%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What is the location and features of Shimojishima Airport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6765\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u4e0b\u5730\u7a7a\u6e2f\u5916\u89b3.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior view of Shimoji Airport\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u4e0b\u5730\u7a7a\u6e2f\u5916\u89b3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u4e0b\u5730\u7a7a\u6e2f\u5916\u89b3-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nAnother airport on Miyako Island, Shimojijima Airport, was newly renovated in March 2019.<strong>It is a beautiful airport with a tropical resort atmosphere.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shimojishima Airport was originally a training airfield for commercial aircraft pilots, but since its renovation, it has been operating regular flights for the first time in 24 years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BB%E3%82%B9\"><\/span>Access to Shimojishima Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,102,0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Shimojishima Airport, as its name suggests, is located on \"Shimojishima Island,\" and a large bridge called the Irabu Ohashi Bridge must be crossed to reach the city center.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><strong>Approximately 25 minutes to the \"city center<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>5 minutes to Irabu Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Approx. 35 minutes to \"Kurema Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>About 45 minutes to \"Ikema Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Approximate time required to travel by car<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Although the overall accessibility is not as good as Miyako Airport, there are many sightseeing spots near Shimoji Airport, so it is recommended for those who wish to go sightseeing immediately upon arrival!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As with Miyako Airport, renting a car around the airport is an efficient way to enjoy sightseeing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Check out the car rental service with free pick-up from Shimojishima Airport!<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-tour.com\/scene-time\/rental-car.html?utm_campaign=rental-car?utm_medium=referral?utm_source=miyako-pipi-column5074\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to article page about Miyakojima Kururin Bus\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>Rental Cars in Miyakojima<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>For more information, click here!<br \/>\n(External website)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you cannot rent a car, we recommend taking a cab or the Miyako Kyoei Bus and Chuo Kotsu Bus, which leave from Shimojijima Airport.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3726\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to article page about Shimojishima Island\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>Click here to read an article about Shimoji Island!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%82%92%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%82%8B%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE\"><\/span>Airlines using Shimojishima Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13039 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0378_original-e1731398404724-640x479.jpg\" alt=\"Irabu Island Airplane\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0378_original-e1731398404724-640x479.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0378_original-e1731398404724-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0378_original-e1731398404724-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0378_original-e1731398404724.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As of December 2025, Shimojishima Airport has<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16 px;\"><strong>Skymark, Jetstar Japan, Jin Air<\/strong><\/span>Three airlines are in service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Skymark operates year-round flights between Haneda, Kobe, and Naha airports and Shimojishima Island, and between Fukuoka and<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16 px;\"><strong>Summer only<\/strong><\/span>The service will be operated by<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jetstar Japan will operate a Tokyo (Narita) - Shimojishima route from April 27, 2024.<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">and, in principle, one round-trip flight is operated daily during the summer timetable of 2025, except for some periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jin Air will begin regular flights between Seoul (Incheon), South Korea and Shimoji Island on May 29, 2024.<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16 px;\"><strong>5 round trips per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)<\/strong><\/span>This is Miyakojima City's first scheduled flight to South Korea.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E6%96%BD%E8%A8%AD\"><\/span>Facilities at Shimojishima Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6881\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4822-e1659764743958-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Shimoji Airport Pavilion\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\nThe interior of Shimojishima Airport is decorated with a resort hotel feel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A fashionable caf\u00e9 using local ingredients and souvenirs such as Miyako Island-specific sweets and mangoes are also available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In particular, the souvenir shops feature many original products of high-end lines, which will be helpful when you want to choose a different kind of souvenir.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In addition, as a unique facility, a post box named \"Island Time Post Office\" and various picture postcards are available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It might be fun to post a picture postcard as a memory of a tourist attraction and experience island time in a leisurely manner!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We have introduced two airports on Miyako Island.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,102,0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">If you want to save time and focus on access to the city center, we would recommend Miyako Airport, and if you want to enjoy sightseeing on Irabu Island and take your time at the airport, we would recommend Shimojishima Airport!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Miyako Airport has considerably more passengers than Shimojijima Airport, but the number of passengers using Shimojijima Airport is increasing, depending on the intended clientele and price range, as well as the purpose of the trip.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is unusual to have two airports, but we hope you have been able to grasp the characteristics of each.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you visit Miyako Island in the future, it would be interesting to visit the other airport that you did not use for your flight to compare.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/hp_reservation_privilege\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to Miyakojima pipi HP reservation benefit page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>HP only!<br \/>\nCheck out PiPi's pre-order specials!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/ranking\/#header1\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Ranking of Popular Miyako Island Activities\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>Miyako Island Activities<br \/>\nClick here to see the popularity ranking!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone!   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