Okinawa Typhoon Travel Update: Flights, Airport Closures and Ferries, October 23–25, 2026

Updated October 23, 2026 | All dates and times are Japan Standard Time (JST).

Traveling to Miyako or Ishigaki this weekend? Typhoon Champi is disrupting flights and ferry services in Okinawa’s southwestern islands. Before leaving for the airport or ferry terminal, confirm that both your service and the terminal are operating.

For travelers with island-hopping plans, checking the flight alone is not enough. A canceled ferry can also prevent you from reaching your hotel—or returning to the airport.

Which Parts of Okinawa Are Affected?

Miyako and Ishigaki are separate island destinations within Okinawa Prefecture. Their transport conditions should be checked separately from those on Okinawa’s main island, where Naha is located.

Local newspaper Ryukyu Shimpo reports that the terminal buildings at Miyako, Ishigaki, and Shimojishima airports are closed throughout October 23. (ryukyushimpo.jp)

Check the airport named on your booking carefully, particularly if you are traveling to the Miyako area.

Is Ishigaki Airport Open?

Ishigaki Airport has officially confirmed that its domestic and international terminal buildings are closed all day on October 23.

Its current notice gives noon on October 24 as the planned reopening time, but says this may change depending on the typhoon and flight schedules. (ishigaki-airport.co.jp)

A planned terminal reopening does not guarantee that your flight will operate. Check both the airport’s official announcement and your airline’s flight status before traveling there.

How Can You Check Your Flight?

Use your airline’s official website to search by flight number and departure date. Check again before leaving your accommodation.

• ANA — Flight status and booking management.
• JAL domestic flight information — Operational notices and flight searches.

If your booking includes a connection through Naha, Tokyo, or another airport, check every flight separately.

Avoid treating an earlier cancellation total as a complete picture of current operations. Your own flight status is the information that matters for your next step.

Are Ferries From Ishigaki Operating?

Anei Kanko has announced that all of its routes and sailings are canceled on October 23 and 24. Its October 25 schedule remains undecided, with further cancellations possible. This announcement applies to Anei Kanko’s services; check other operators separately. (aneikankou.co.jp)

Check the official Anei Kanko service-status page before heading to the port. The page is in Japanese, so browser translation may be helpful.

If your accommodation requires a ferry journey, contact the property before traveling. Ask what arrangements are available if you cannot reach the island or return as planned.

Can You Change Your Flight or Get a Refund?

ANA’s published typhoon policy allows eligible bookings to be changed or refunded without handling fees, even if the flight has not yet been canceled.

The notice covers:

• Naha: Flights from October 22 through October 24.
• Miyako and Ishigaki: Flights from noon on October 21 through October 24.

Check the exact conditions against your booking. The notice does not include codeshare flights operated by other airlines. (ana.co.jp)

If you booked through a travel agency or booking website, contact that provider about the procedure. Check hotel, car rental, ferry, and activity bookings separately; an airline waiver does not establish the refund terms for other reservations.

What Should You Do If You Are Already There?

Contact your accommodation first if your departure is canceled. Ask about extending your stay and any local instructions you should follow.

Keep your phone charged, save booking details, and follow official weather warnings. Avoid beaches, exposed coastal viewpoints, snorkeling, diving, and boat excursions during hazardous conditions.

Do not travel to a closed airport or ferry terminal simply to wait for services to resume. Confirm reopening and your reservation first.

Should You Postpone Your Trip?

Consider postponing if your arrival falls during a confirmed closure or your itinerary depends on a canceled ferry.

If you are traveling later in the weekend, wait for updated operating information before assuming that services will have returned to normal. Confirm your flight, onward transport, and accommodation access together.

For trips limited to Naha or Okinawa’s main island, check your own route and local conditions rather than applying an Ishigaki or Miyako closure notice to the entire prefecture.

Before Leaving for the Airport or Port

• Confirm your individual flight or sailing.
• Check whether the terminal is open.
• Confirm that you can reach your accommodation.
• Review change and refund options.
• Keep an alternative accommodation plan if your return is delayed.

Official Updates

• Ishigaki Airport — Terminal announcements.
• ANA — Flight status and reservation management.
• ANA special ticket handling — Eligible routes and travel dates.
• JAL — Domestic flight updates.
• Anei Kanko — Ferry operating status.

This article reflects information checked on October 23, 2026. Reopening times, flight schedules, and ferry operations may change. Confirm the latest details directly with your operator before traveling.