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Samoa by plane
Samoa by plane
Just to the east of Apia is Fagalii airport (IATA: FGI). This is used by Polynesian Airlines for flights from American Samoa. There are usually five or six flights a day.
The main international airport, Faleolo (IATA: APW), is approximately a 45-minute drive from Apia. There are several banks at the airport and changing money on arrival is no problem, even though many flights arrive at inconvenient times. Most of the major hotels provide a transfer service on request, often free of charge. There are abundant taxis, and local buses during daytime. If you want to use the local bus, head straight to the main road and go where the locals wait. Ignore taxi-drivers who will want to make you believe there is no local buses.
Visas are not required for stays of up to 60 days. You will need to present a passport valid for six months or more and a return or onward ticket.
Air New Zealand provides six flights per week from Auckland and also flies weekly between Auckland-Tonga-Apia-Los Angeles.
Polynesian Blue , a subsidiary of Virgin Blue, has started flying to Apia from several cities in Australia and New Zealand, i.e. Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, Melbourne and Auckland.
Air Pacific has three flights a week from Nadi in Fiji.
If flights permit, try to arrive in daylight. From above, the lagoon is a stunning aquamarine colour. The ride between the airport and Apia is also very attractive.
Note that shops and restaurants close early and most hotels do not offer 24-hour room service. So if you arrive late at night still hungry after airline food it might be a good idea to pick up something at the airport.
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