Flights to Oki Islands
A UNESCO geopark of sea cliffs and horse pasture in the Sea of Japan, once used to exile emperors.
Things to do
Tourism hasn't reached it yet. Here is exactly how to, and how long that's likely to last.
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No scheduled jet service into OKI. Fly to ITM (Osaka International Airport) — 27 airports fly there nonstop — then ferry or boat from OKI.
Via ITM — Osaka
Osaka is the hub for Oki Islands: 27 airports fly there nonstop, then ferry or boat from OKI.
Show the 27 nearest as a list
| From | Airport | Airlines | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ToyookaJapan | TJH | JAL, Japan Airlines | ~43m |
| KochiJapan | KCZ | ANA | ~51m |
| IzumoJapan | IZO | Japan Airlines | ~54m |
| MatsuyamaJapan | MYJ | ANA, Japan Airlines | ~56m |
| OitaJapan | OIT | ANA, Japan Airlines | ~1h 3m |
| TokyoJapan | HND | All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines | ~1h 6m |
| TokyoJapan | NRT | All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines | ~1h 11m |
| FukuokaJapan | FUK | ANA, IBEX Airlines, Japan Airlines | ~1h 12m |
| NiigataJapan | KIJ | ANA, IBEX Airlines, Japan Airlines | ~1h 12m |
| KumamotoJapan | KMJ | ANA, Amakusa Air, Japan Airlines | ~1h 12m |
| MiyazakiJapan | KMI | ANA, Japan Airlines | ~1h 13m |
| FukushimaJapan | FKS | ANA, IBEX Airlines | ~1h 15m |
| KagoshimaJapan | KOJ | ANA, Japan Airlines | ~1h 17m |
| NagasakiJapan | NGS | ANA, Japan Airlines | ~1h 17m |
| YamagataJapan | GAJ | Japan Airlines | ~1h 21m |
| SendaiJapan | SDJ | ANA, IBEX Airlines, Japan Airlines | ~1h 22m |
| YakushimaJapan | KUM | JAL, Japan Airlines | ~1h 26m |
| AkitaJapan | AXT | ANA, Japan Airlines | ~1h 28m |
| AomoriJapan | AOJ | ANA, Japan Airlines | ~1h 37m |
| MisawaJapan | MSJ | Japan Airlines | ~1h 40m |
| AmamiJapan | ASJ | Japan Airlines | ~1h 43m |
| HakodateJapan | HKD | ANA, Japan Airlines | ~1h 45m |
| SapporoJapan | CTS | ANA, JAL | ~1h 55m |
| OkinawaJapan | OKA | ANA, Japan Airlines | ~2h 8m |
| MemanbetsuJapan | MMB | Japan Airlines | ~2h 12m |
| MiyakoJapan | MMY | ANA | ~2h 29m |
| IshigakiJapan | ISG | ANA | ~2h 37m |
Routings from major airports
| From | Stops | Via | Door to door |
|---|---|---|---|
Dallas-Fort WorthDFW
| 2 stops | HND → ITM | ~15h 53m |
New YorkJFK
| 2 stops | HND → ITM | ~16h 32m |
Los AngelesLAX
| 2 stops | NRT → ITM | ~13h 53m |
MiamiMIA
| 3 stops | ATL → HND → ITM | ~18h 34m |
ChicagoORD
| 2 stops | HND → ITM | ~15h 34m |
LondonLHR
| 2 stops | HND → ITM | ~14h 53m |
TorontoYYZ
| 2 stops | HND → ITM | ~15h 51m |
Why it's still quiet
A UNESCO geopark of sea cliffs and horse pasture in the Sea of Japan, once used to exile emperors. Sumo and bull-sumo traditions, and almost no foreign visitors.
The friction
Ferries only, and the islands are actively fighting depopulation.
Background
The Oki Islands is an archipelago in the Sea of Japan, the islands of which are administratively part of Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The islands have a total area of 346.1 square kilometres (133.6 sq mi). Only four of the around 180 islands are permanently inhabited. Much of the archipelago is within the borders of Daisen-Oki National Park. Due to their geological heritage, the Oki Islands were designated a UNESCO Global Geopark in September 2013.
Questions
- Is there a nonstop flight to Oki Islands?
- Not by jet. The nearest airport with scheduled service is ITM (Osaka International Airport), then ferry or boat from OKI.
- Which airport do you fly into for Oki Islands?
- OKI — Oki Airport. Most travelers connect through ITM (Osaka International Airport).
- When is the best time to visit Oki Islands?
- May–Oct. Ferries only, and the islands are actively fighting depopulation.
- What does Oki Islands cost per day?
- Varies by season.
- Why is Oki Islands still quiet?
- A UNESCO geopark of sea cliffs and horse pasture in the Sea of Japan, once used to exile emperors. Sumo and bull-sumo traditions, and almost no foreign visitors.