Travelling from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport (SHI): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport (SHI). Explore your options for taking off from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT), the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport flight.
Tokyo and Miyako Jima (where Shimojishima Airport is located) share the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
You can choose from 7 direct services a week between Haneda Airport (HND) and Shimojishima Airport (SHI). This is the most popular route, with Skymark Airlines offering a 11:05am departure from HND to SHI.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tokyo to SHI, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
You can jump on a direct flight from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) leaving from Haneda Airport (HND).
Book your direct flight from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport with Skymark Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from HND.
Most travellers choose to fly with Skymark Airlines between HND and SHI.
To get to HND from central Tokyo, it takes about 15 minutes to drive the 16 kilometres or so.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Haneda Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
73.52% of flights that leave from Haneda Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to SHI flight:
70.53% of flights out of Narita International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Shimojishima Airport (SHI)
Have a late flight from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near SHI and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Shimojishima Airport rental car and explore Miyako Jima and beyond with your own wheels. Orix, SKY WORLD RENTAL CAR and Rakuten are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find SHI at 1739 Sawada, Irabu.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport (SHI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport is $171. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $349. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Tokyo to SHI if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Affordable Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport (SHI)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport (SHI). July is when most people travel to Miyako Jima. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
When booking your Tokyo to SHI flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Miyako Jima, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Miyako Jima
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Miyako Jima right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Shimojishima Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Sunayama Beach, Sunayama Beach Marine Club and Nagasaki are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Miyako Jima itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Miyako Jima has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north-east of Miyako Jima, a trip to Naha will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Shuri Castle, Diving In Kerama Shotō National Park and Kokusaidori Street.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Japan, consider Ginowan, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of Miyako Jima. Ueojanasakura Park, 宜野湾海浜公園 and Kisaragi Park are key reasons to visit.
