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New Caledonia
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Getting There
New Caledonia
Getting There by Air
The national airline is Aircalin (Air Calédonie International) (SB) (website: www.aircalin.nc).
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Nouméa is 26 hours, including stopovers, but this may increase to 30 hours, depending on the day of travel; from Los Angeles is 14 hours (with stopover).
Main Airports
Nouméa (NOU) (La Tontouta) (website: www.cci-nc.com/tontouta) is 50km (31 miles) from the city (journey time – 45 minutes). To/from the airport: Taxi and coach services are available to the city. It is advisable to book transfers before arrival in New Caledonia. Facilities: Post office, bureau de change, duty-free shops (available for scheduled flights), bar, restaurant and car hire.
Air Passes
Oceania Pass: available in Economy class on the Aircalin (website: www.aircalin.nc) network within the Southwest Pacific, but is limited to non-residents, and must be purchased prior to departure.
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
International port is Nouméa, served by various shipping lines.
Getting There by Air
The national airline is Aircalin (Air Calédonie International) (SB) (website: www.aircalin.nc).
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Nouméa is 26 hours, including stopovers, but this may increase to 30 hours, depending on the day of travel; from Los Angeles is 14 hours (with stopover).
Main Airports
Nouméa (NOU) (La Tontouta) (website: www.cci-nc.com/tontouta) is 50km (31 miles) from the city (journey time – 45 minutes). To/from the airport: Taxi and coach services are available to the city. It is advisable to book transfers before arrival in New Caledonia. Facilities: Post office, bureau de change, duty-free shops (available for scheduled flights), bar, restaurant and car hire.
Air Passes
Oceania Pass: available in Economy class on the Aircalin (website: www.aircalin.nc) network within the Southwest Pacific, but is limited to non-residents, and must be purchased prior to departure.
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
International port is Nouméa, served by various shipping lines.
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