Travel - International
AIR: New Caledonia’s national airline is Aircalin (Air Calédonie International) (SB). Other airlines serving New Caledonia include Air France, Air New Zealand, Air Vanuatu and Qantas.
The Visit the South Pacific Pass is valid for many airlines operating in the South Pacific, including most of the larger ones, such as Air Caledonie, Air Marshall Islands, Air Nauru, Air Niugingi, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Polynesian Airlines, Qantas, Royal Tongan Airlines and Solomon Airlines. Offering reductions of up to 40 per cent on normal airfares, this sector-based pass allows for flexible island-hopping between the destinations of the Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu and the more remote Melanesian and Micronesian islands, together with major cities in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) and New Zealand (Chirstchurch, Wellington, Auckland). It is only available for people resident outside of the South Pacific. The journey must be started outside the South Pacific and only one stopover in Australia is allowed. A minimum of two sectors must be bought before departure (extra sectors can be purchased en route). There is a maximum of one pass per person, and passes must be used within six months of the first day of travel. Children under 12 years of age pay 75 per cent of the adult fare. For details and conditions, contact the South Pacific Tourist Organisation (see Contact Addresses section).
Approximate flight times: From Nouméa to London is 26 hours, including stopovers, but this may increase to 30 hours, depending on the day of travel; to Los Angeles is 18 hours (via Tahiti); to Sydney is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The Visit the South Pacific Pass is valid for a number of airlines operating in the South Pacific, including Air Caledonie, Air Marshall Islands, Air Nauru, Air Niugingi, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Polynesian Airlines, Qantas, Royal Tongan Airlines and Solomon Airlines. Offering reductions of up to 50 per cent on normal airfares, this sector-based pass allows for flexible island-hopping between the destinations of the Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu and the more remote Melanesian and Micronesian islands, together with major cities in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) and New Zealand (Wellington). The journey must be started outside the South Pacific and only one stopover in Australia is allowed. A minimum of two coupons must be bought before departure (a maximum of eight coupons can be purchased en route). For details and conditions, contact the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (see Contact Addresses section).
International airports: Nouméa (NOU) (La Tontouta), 50km (31 miles) from the city (travel time – 45 minutes). Airport facilities include post office (0700-1100 and 1200-1600), bureau de change, duty-free shops (available for scheduled flights), bar, restaurant and car hire (Avis, Budget and Hertz). Taxi and coach services are available to the city. It is advisable to book transfers before arrival in New Caledonia.
Departure tax: None.
SEA: International port is Nouméa, served by shipping lines including CTC, P&O and Princess Cruises.
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