Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG): what you need to know
Ishigaki's timezone is UTC+9, making Ishigaki two hours behind Sydney.
Your SYD to ISG flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Painushima Ishigaki Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SYD and ISG:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Haneda Airport
Kansai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
$655 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Painushima Ishigaki Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,652. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to ISG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Painushima Ishigaki Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on time at their destination.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Painushima Ishigaki Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
Book a hotel near ISG if you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Painushima Ishigaki Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Painushima Ishigaki Airport rental car and discover Ishigaki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rakuten, Nissan Rent a Car and バジェットレンタカー are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Painushima Ishigaki Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG) to central Ishigaki
ISG is located at 1960-104-1 Shiraho.
Painushima Ishigaki Airport to central Ishigaki has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Painushima Ishigaki Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Ishigaki. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Painushima Ishigaki Airport for July if you want to explore Ishigaki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to ISG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Naha is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ishigaki. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Nahashi Wakasa Community Centre, Namura Hall and 那覇地方検察庁・福岡高等検察庁那覇支部.
If you want to check out another major destination in Japan, head for Okinawa, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Ishigaki. Okinawa Municipal Central Public Hall, 聖川教会 and Okinawa City Hall and Okinawa City Elderly Welfare Centre Kariyushi Garden are key reasons to visit.