Samoa Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Samoa

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Faleolo International Airport in Samoa uses APW and is associated with Apia. Check the specific airport code and do not confuse it with airports in American Samoa.

Capital
Apia
Currency
Tala / WST
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Samoan, English. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
IANA time zone Pacific/Apia (UTC+13, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in Samoa

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Airlines for travel in Samoa

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Samoa
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
Air New ZealandNZAKL / CHC / WLG / ZQN / BNE / MEL / SYD / DUD / NPE / NPL / NSN / ROTAir New Zealand lists flights to Apia APW. Check itineraries and availability for your travel dates.
Fiji AirwaysFJNAN / SUV / HNL / APW / CXI / FUN / KDV / LBS / RTA / SVU / TVU / ADLFiji Airways lists Apia in its route map, and the current APW airport network includes FJ. Confirm dates and operating details with the airline.
Virgin AustraliaVABNE / MEL / SYD / PER / ADL / CBR / DPS / HBA / LST / OOL / ASP / CNSVirgin Australia lists Apia among its international short-haul service destinations. Check actual flights for your dates rather than assuming a promotional fare.
Samoa AirwaysOLAPW / PPGSamoa Airways lists Savai‘i services from Faleolo APW or Fagalii FGI to Maota MXS. Confirm airports, dates and availability with the airline.

How to travel around Samoa by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Samoa

  • Distinguish FGI, APW and MXS for Savai‘i travel
    Samoa Airways’ Savai‘i page lists inter-island Fagalii, FGI, to Maota, MXS, services and warns that operating conditions may change arrangements. Confirm the actual departure airport and date when booking; FGI and the international arrival airport APW are not interchangeable, and an older webpage timetable does not guarantee a connection.

Arriving from another country

  • APW shuttles are run by private providers
    The Samoa Airport Authority says airport shuttles are privately operated and can be booked before arrival; the authority does not run these services. Confirm reservations, pickup points and charges with the actual provider for your date rather than assuming an airport-run free shuttle.

Popular cities to visit in Samoa

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Apia APW

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International routes to Samoa

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Popular international flight routes to Samoa
RouteArrival airportRegion
AKL to APWAPWNZ

Before you fly to Samoa

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Check your itinerary instructions for Samoa Airways check-in

If your journey uses Samoa Airways, its FAQ says check-in times are provided in your itinerary or by your authorised agent. Confirm the actual departure airport and timing for your booking; this is not a single deadline for every airline or airport in Samoa.

Explore Samoa travel information

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Samoa flight and airport FAQs

Does the airport authority operate APW shuttle services?

No. The authority says they are privately operated; confirm reservations with the actual provider.