Ishigaki transport: Airport buses, ferry terminal and Kabira Park routes

Compare official Ishigaki Airport bus routes to the ferry terminal, bus terminal and Kabira Park, with reference taxi fares and journey times for planning connections.

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From New Ishigaki Airport (), the routes to Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal (), the bus terminal and Kabira Park () are not the same. Based on the airport’s official transport information (checked 2026-10-29), this page explains airport transfers and connections on Ishigaki Island (). For an island overview, see the Ishigaki travel guide.

Key points

  • The airport lists buses 2, 4, 5/6, 10 and 55, among other routes, in the direction of Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal and the bus terminal.
  • Route 55 is a direct bus to Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal. For other routes, check the destination, stops and departures on the day.
  • For Kabira Park, consider route 11 or transfer at the bus terminal. Do not mistake buses toward the port for buses heading toward Kabira.
  • The airport provides a reference for a standard taxi to Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal: about 25 minutes and about 3,500 yen. Neither the journey time nor fare is guaranteed.

From the airport: Destinations and routes

Destination or travel need Transport listed by the airport What to check in the timetable
Toward Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal Buses 2, 4, 5/6 and 10, among others; direct bus 55 Distinguish the direct bus from other services, then verify the stop and departures for the day
Toward the bus terminal The airport’s route information for the port and bus terminal If another bus is needed, first confirm departures on the connecting route
Toward Kabira Park Route 11, or travel to the bus terminal and transfer Do not infer a direct Kabira service from a sign that merely says “city center”
Taxi to the remote island terminal The airport lists reference travel time and fare for a standard taxi Actual time and cost depend on the route and traffic conditions

This comparison is designed to help select the right direction, not to suggest that all airport buses follow the same route. In particular, travelers connecting to a boat should use “Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal” as the destination to verify, and check the actual service rather than relying solely on a bus route number.

Airport to port: How buses and taxis differ

Comparison Bus Taxi
What official information provides Route numbers toward the port and bus terminal; direct route 55 Reference time and fare for a standard taxi to Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
Journey time Check the operator’s timetable for the route and date About 25 minutes, as an airport reference
Fares This page does not list unverified one-way bus fares About 3,500 yen, not a fixed amount charged in every case
What the information helps establish Whether a suitable bus reaches the required stop on the travel date Another option with published reference information to compare against bus routes

The bus and taxi information above does not use the same timing conditions. A taxi journey of about 25 minutes cannot be used to calculate a bus journey time. If the itinerary continues by boat, getting from the airport to the port is only one part of the connection; ferry operating information must be checked separately.

Toward Kabira: Check whether a transfer is needed

Travel need Information confirmed by the airport How to check
Airport to Kabira Park Official information lists route 11 Check whether this route has a suitable departure that day
Not taking route 11 directly The airport indicates that transfers can be made at the bus terminal First check a bus reaching the terminal, then the onward connection to Kabira
Also going to the port on the same day Separate routes 2, 4, 5/6, 10 and 55, among others, serve the port direction Check both routes separately rather than mixing up different directions

Kabira Park and the remote island terminal are different transport destinations. If visiting both on the same day, their bus connection requirements will differ. For scenery and activity restrictions, see the Kabira Bay guide. For travel directly from the airport to the port, see Ishigaki Airport to the ferry terminal.

Things to remember

Airport bus routes, departure times and fares can change. This page uses only routes and taxi reference figures confirmed on the airport’s official transport page. Prices and times vary by date, so check the official website again before departure. If traveling by boat, confirm the ferry’s operation on the day separately.

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