Samoa’s national airline is Polynesian Airlines (PH) (website: www.polynesianairlines.com). Air New Zealand (website: www.airnewzealand.com) and Polynesian Blue (website: www.polynesianblue.com) provide international connections.

Apia (APW) (Faleolo) is 34km (21 miles) from the capital. To/from the airport: Buses and taxis operate to the city (journey time – 40 minutes). Facilities: Banks/bureaux de change, post office, duty-free shop and car hire (national firms).

St$40 for adults. Transit passengers and children under 12 years of age are exempt.

Main ports: The international port is Apia, on Upolu. It is served by both cargo and passenger ships from Australia, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and the USA.

There is also a ferry service from Pago Pago on American Samoa.