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Getting Here

Kiribati has 3 International gateways. These are located on Tarawa, Kiritimati and Kanton Islands.

Air Pacific FlightTarawa

Air Pacific

Tarawa is serviced twice out of Fiji by Air Pacific. Flights depart from Nadi on Tuesdays and Thursdays and take 3 hours. Air Pacific codes shares with Qantas and Cathay Pacific with connection availabe from Australia, New Zealand, United States and now from Europe through Hong Kong.  For more information on flights and scheduling contact Air Pacific at www.airpacific.com.

Our Airline

our airline service to KiribatiOur Airline is now offering new flights between Brisbane, Honiara, Nauru and Tarawa . The airline operates a return service from these destinations arriving in Tarawa on a Saturday and then departing back to Brisbane on Monday morning.

For more information on bookings and specials fares from Our Airline, visit their website: www.ourairline.com.au



Air Kiribati

Air Kiribati operates a return 737 flight service between Tarawa and Nadi. Flights leave Tarawa on Saturday mornings and return on Monday mornings. For bookings and special fares visit their website: www.airkiribati.com.au/
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Kiritimati (Christmas) Island

Kiritimati (Christmas) Island has an ‘interim’ weekly charter service departing from Honolulu on Tuesdays and arriving at Kiritimati on Wednesday (note the plane crosses the international dateline). The service departs from Honolulu on 9:00 am at Honolulu General Aviation Section. Bookings can be made through:

Tel (work): (+1) 808 853 8764
Tel (mobile): (+1) 808 499 4912
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Website: http://www.temauritravel.com

NOTE: Non US Citizens wanting to travel to Kiritimati Island may require a valid USA Visa when transitting through Honolulu, Hawaii. You will need to contact your USA Embassy to determine your specific visa requirements. Please also be aware there is luggage restrictions on this flight and you should confirm at the time of booking. The Kiribati government is in the process of reviewing flight services to Kiritimati Island and would expect a new service to be on route by late 2009.

Kanton Island

Kanton Island is accessible only by private flight and boat charters - if you would like more information about private charters, please contact our office ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

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For information on getting around Kiribati (once you get here)...click here


Last Updated on Thursday, 04 February 2010 21:54
 
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