Samoa Getting There & Away

Getting There & Away

By Plane Air New Zealand provide 3 to 4 flights per week from Auckland. They also fly a twice weekly service between Auckland-Tonga-Apia-Los Angeles. Polynesian Blue, a subsidiary of Virgin Blue and Virgin Atlantic, have began flights between Apia and a series of cities in Australia and New Zealand, such as Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, Melbourne and Auckland. There is one international airport, Faleolo, which is approximatly a 1 hour drive outside of Apia. By Boat Some people sail their yachts to Samoa. Ports and harbors include Apia, Asau, Mulifanua, Salelologa. Container ships and cruise liners can only dock in Apia Harbour, but many smaller fishing boats and village boats use the smaller docks.