Samoa
For most international visitors, flying is the main method of reaching Samoa. Faleolo International Airport (APW) serves as your gateway.
Several airlines offer regular services to Faleolo International Airport, connecting Samoa with various regional and international hubs.
Highest during peak dry season (July-August) and holidays (Dec-Jan). Booking flights several months in advance is highly recommended.
Duty-free shops, currency exchange, ATMs, car rental desks. SIM card providers (Digicel, Vodafone) present.
Taxis (WST 60-80), Hotel Transfers (convenient, possibly more expensive), Local Buses (cheaper, slower, luggage challenge).
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Book rental cars for convenient airport pickup.
Samoa operates an extensive, though informal, public bus network. These buses are a defining part of local life and offer an authentic travel experience.
Renting a car offers the most flexibility for exploring Upolu and Savai'i at your own pace.
Awareness of local conditions is important for a safe driving experience.
Samoa has unique land transportation characteristics with no land borders and road-centric travel.
While air travel is common, sea travel offers another way to arrive in Samoa or travel between its main islands.
Apia Harbour serves as a common port of call for various cruise ships. Passengers disembark directly into Apia town.
Procedures typically handled onboard vessel before disembarkation for day visitors.
No additional immigration checks required when traveling between Upolu and Savai'i (domestic travel).
Taxis and local buses available at Mulifanua (Upolu) and Salelologa (Savai'i) Wharves. Apia Cruise Port is centrally located.
Faleolo International Airport, though smaller than major international hubs, offers amenities for departing travelers.
Reconfirm flight details and transfer arrangements a day before departure.
Allow ample time for check-in and security, especially during busy periods.
Ensure all belongings are packed, and no prohibited items are in carry-on.
Reconfirm your flight details and transfer arrangements to the airport a day before departure. Give yourself plenty of time for check-in and security, especially during busy periods.
