Jetstar Japan to Begin New Service between KIX and Shimojishima

Kansai Airports is delighted to announce that Jetstar Japan (GK) will launch new service between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Shimojishima, part of the Miyako Island chain, beginning July 3, 2019.

Shimojishima, a small island located off the north west coast of Miyako Island, used to be known as a mecca for aviation enthusiasts as plane spotters could enjoy capturing great shots of landings and takeoffs of large aircraft with a cobalt blue ocean in the background during an era when Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) conducted professional pilot training there. Connected to Miyako Island by Irabu Bridge in 2015, followed by a new passenger terminal building set to open in 2019, Shimojishima is now drawing attention as a new travel destination in Okinawa.

Jetstar Japan, the nation’s largest budget carrier, operates over 100 daily flights with its 24 aircraft, serving more than 5.36 million passengers on domestic flights a year.
Kansai Airports will continue to expand both domestic and global networks to provide more convenient and pleasant travel experiences for all its passengers.

○ Service Period

Wednesday, July 3 to Saturday, October 26, 2019

○ Aircraft Specification
Model: Airbus A320
Seats: 180 (all in economy class)