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Tontouta (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.
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Tontouta

Noumea, New Caledonia

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📍CityNoumea
📞Helpline+687 35.11.00
Aéroport de Nouméa - La Tontouta, BP 82, 98840 Vao, New Caledonia
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ℹ️ About Tontouta

Nouméa–La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) is the main international airport in New Caledonia. It is located in Tontouta, approximately 52 km northwest of Nouméa.

The airport is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of New Caledonia. In 2019, the airport handled approximately 500,000 passengers.

🏢 Terminals

Nouméa–La Tontouta International Airport has one passenger terminal. It handles both domestic and international flights.

The terminal has 6 boarding gates. The airport has a capacity of approximately 600,000 passengers per year.

🚗 How to Reach Noumea Airport
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Bus
Arc en Ciel operates buses to Nouméa. Route 20 runs between the airport and Nouméa. The fare is approximately 350 XPF. Frequency is roughly every 1-2 hours.
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Taxi/Cab
Taxis are available outside the terminal. A taxi to Nouméa city center costs approximately 8,000-10,000 XPF.
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Distance
52 km from Nouméa city center, approximately 45 minutes without traffic, up to 1 hour 15 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
Lounges
Salon Lafayette (international departures). Access is available for business class passengers and eligible frequent flyer members.
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Food & Dining
A restaurant and a snack bar are available in the public area of the terminal. There is also a cafe in the departures lounge.
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Shopping
A duty-free shop is available in the international departures area. There are also souvenir shops selling local products.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal. Select 'Tontouta Aeroport' network.
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Banking
An ATM is located in the public area of the terminal. A currency exchange service is available.
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Medical
First aid services are available.
🅿️ Parking

Short-term and long-term parking options are available. Short-term parking is located closer to the terminal. Long-term parking is a short walk away. Rates start at 200 XPF per hour. Daily rates are approximately 2,000 XPF.

💡 Tips for Travellers
1
Purchase Arc en Ciel bus tickets in advance at the airport information desk to avoid potential queues.
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Allow ample time for taxi transfers to Nouméa, especially during peak hours, as traffic can be unpredictable.
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Check the duty-free shop for local New Caledonian products, which can be unique souvenirs.
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Utilize the free WiFi to download entertainment or communicate with family upon arrival, as mobile data charges may be high.
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