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Country Guide > Australia and South Pacific > Federated States Of Micronesia | |
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Travel - International Air Palau Micronesia Air began international flights in 2004 (website: www.palau-air.com). Continental Micronesia (CS) flights link the major islands with Guam, Honolulu, Manila and Tokyo. Air Nauru provides weekly services linking Pohnpei to Australia, Fiji, Guam, Manila and Nauru. The Visit the South Pacific Pass is valid for many airlines operating in the South Pacific, including most of the larger ones, such as Air Caledonie, Air Marshall Islands, Air Nauru, Air Niugingi, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Polynesian Airlines, Qantas, Royal Tongan Airlines and Solomon Airlines. Offering reductions of up to 40 per cent on normal airfares, this sector-based pass allows for flexible island-hopping between the destinations of the Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu and the more remote Melanesian and Micronesian islands, together with major cities in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney) and New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington). It is only available for people resident outside of the South Pacific. The journey must be started outside the South Pacific and only one stopover in Australia is allowed. A minimum of two sectors must be bought before departure (extra sectors can be purchased en route). There is a maximum of one pass per person, and passes must be used within six months of the first day of travel. Children under 12 years of age pay 75 per cent of the adult fare. For details and conditions, contact the South Pacific Tourist Organisation (see Contact Addresses section). Approximate flight times See Pacific Islands of Micronesia section. International airports Pohnpei (PNI) is 5km (3 miles) from Kolonia. Taxis are available. Facilities include car hire, light snacks and tourist information. Departure tax US$10 for Pohnpei; $15 for Chuuk; $10 Kosrae; no departure tax for Yap. Sea International ports are Chuuk, Pohnpei and Yap. Inter-island trading ships based in Pohnpei, Yap and Chuuk visit the outlying islands. Road There are good roads in and around major island centres, although most roads remain unpaved. Bus: No scheduled service, although some buses may be available for hire or charter. On Yap, a school bus runs twice daily from Colonia to the villages. Taxi: Available throughout Micronesia and inexpensive. Car hire: Self-drive cars are available in major towns. Documentation: National driving licence or International Driving Permit required. |