Flying from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG): What you need to know
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is Taipei's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG) leaving from here.
The average length of a direct Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport flight is 1 hour 5 minutes.
New Ishigaki Airport is located in Ishigaki. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Taipei.
To ensure you catch your flight from Taipei to ISG, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like February or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG) take off from this terminal.
Tigerair Taiwan is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport leaving from TPE.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between TPE and ISG is Tigerair Taiwan.
The journey from central Taipei to TPE takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 6 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Taipei to ISG flight? Relax in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
The majority of flights that leave Taipei Songshan Airport reach their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 92%.
About New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ISG instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport flight.
You'll find ISG at 1960-104-1 Shiraho.
Getting from New Ishigaki Airport (ISG) to central Ishigaki
From New Ishigaki Airport, central Ishigaki is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
At the moment, $146 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $294. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Taipei to ISG, book your plane ticket five months before your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Ishigaki. April is when most people book flights from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Taipei to ISG plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ishigaki to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ishigaki
Start your Ishigaki trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to New Ishigaki Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Yonehara Beach, Shiraho Beach and Blue Cave are attractions you won't want to skip in Ishigaki.
Explore more of Japan
While Ishigaki will give you a great introduction to Japan, there's so much more waiting in Yonakuni. Located around 129 kilometres to the west, this must-see city has loads of things to see and do, including Mt. Urabe Peak and Ubudumai Beach..