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Federated States Of Micronesia
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Getting There
Federated States Of Micronesia
Getting There by Air
Continental Micronesia (CS) (website: www.continental.com) flights link the major islands with Guam, Honolulu, Manila and Tokyo. Cape Air (9K) (website: www.flycapeair.com) fly to other Micronesian islands, Saipan and Rota.
Approximate Flight Times
See Pacific Islands of Micronesia section.
Main Airports
Pohnpei (PNI) is 5km (3 miles) from Kolonia. To/from the airport: Taxis are available. Facilities: Car hire, light snacks and tourist information.
Guam (GUM) (website: www.guamairport.com) is 3km (2 miles) from Tumon Bay (journey time - 10 minutes). To/from the airport: Taxis are available, as is car hire. Facilities: Fast food outlets, bars, shops, bureaux de change, ATMs, tourist information and car hire.
Air Passes
Visit the South Pacific Pass: valid with Solomon Airlines (IE), Air Vanuatu (NF), Our Airline (ON), Qantas (QF), Air Niugini (PX), Aircalin (SB), Polynesian Airlines (PH), Air Marshall Islands (CW), Royal Tongan Airlines (WR) and Air Pacific (FJ). The pass allows flexible island-hopping within the South Pacific, for up to 40% off normal airfares.
Departure Tax
US$10 for Pohnpei; US$15 for Chuuk; US$10 Kosrae; no departure tax for Yap.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Chuuk, Pohnpei and Yap.
Inter-island trading ships based in Pohnpei, Yap and Chuuk visit the outlying islands.
Getting There by Air
Continental Micronesia (CS) (website: www.continental.com) flights link the major islands with Guam, Honolulu, Manila and Tokyo. Cape Air (9K) (website: www.flycapeair.com) fly to other Micronesian islands, Saipan and Rota.
Approximate Flight Times
See Pacific Islands of Micronesia section.
Main Airports
Pohnpei (PNI) is 5km (3 miles) from Kolonia. To/from the airport: Taxis are available. Facilities: Car hire, light snacks and tourist information.
Guam (GUM) (website: www.guamairport.com) is 3km (2 miles) from Tumon Bay (journey time - 10 minutes). To/from the airport: Taxis are available, as is car hire. Facilities: Fast food outlets, bars, shops, bureaux de change, ATMs, tourist information and car hire.
Air Passes
Guam (GUM) (website: www.guamairport.com) is 3km (2 miles) from Tumon Bay (journey time - 10 minutes). To/from the airport: Taxis are available, as is car hire. Facilities: Fast food outlets, bars, shops, bureaux de change, ATMs, tourist information and car hire.
Visit the South Pacific Pass: valid with Solomon Airlines (IE), Air Vanuatu (NF), Our Airline (ON), Qantas (QF), Air Niugini (PX), Aircalin (SB), Polynesian Airlines (PH), Air Marshall Islands (CW), Royal Tongan Airlines (WR) and Air Pacific (FJ). The pass allows flexible island-hopping within the South Pacific, for up to 40% off normal airfares.
Departure Tax
US$10 for Pohnpei; US$15 for Chuuk; US$10 Kosrae; no departure tax for Yap.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Chuuk, Pohnpei and Yap.
Inter-island trading ships based in Pohnpei, Yap and Chuuk visit the outlying islands.
Inter-island trading ships based in Pohnpei, Yap and Chuuk visit the outlying islands.
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