Airport
Miyako Airport (MMY)
Miyako Airport is the main gateway to Miyakojima, serving the island's main town, Hirara, and its beaches and resort areas. Compare transfer options to central Hirara and nearby coastal destinations across Miyako Island.
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Luggage
About Miyako Airport
Miyako Airport is the main domestic airport serving Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Originally built as a navy airfield in 1943 and opened to civil aviation in 1956, it now connects the island with major cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Naha and nearby islands.
Located about 4 km northwest of central Hirara, the island's main town, the airport uses a single three-floor terminal that handles arrivals on the ground floor and departures above, with domestic routes operated by JAL and ANA.
Ground transportation includes taxis, local buses, hotel shuttles and shuttle services to nearby car rental offices, making it straightforward to reach central Hirara and resorts across Miyako Island.
Passenger facilities include restaurants, cafés, souvenir shops, an observation deck, nursing rooms and accessibility services, supporting convenient travel for visitors heading to Miyakojima's beaches, diving spots and resort areas.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Miyako Airport operates through a single passenger terminal building. The three-floor terminal handles domestic arrivals and departures, with check-in and arrivals on the first floor and the departure area on the second floor.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Miyako Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Miyako Airport to hotels, resorts, dive sites and other destinations across Miyakojima.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Miyako Airport, sightseeing around the island, business trips or special events.
Car Rental
Rent a car from providers near Miyako Airport for independent travel around Miyakojima and onward journeys to beaches and resorts.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Miyako Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations on Miyako Island.
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