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Why Apia?

Apia is Samoa's relaxed capital, where it is easy to slow down and enjoy unhurried island life.

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Cheapest time to fly and when to book

The cheapest time to fly to Apia is usually November-April, outside school holidays. Expect heavier rain and a risk of cyclones.

Best time to travel: May-October for sunshine and less rain. This is also the busiest time.
Most expensive: July and December-January school holidays.
Book ahead: 3-6 months before you fly. Many Australian routes connect through another Pacific hub.

Where is
Apia?

Apia is the capital of Samoa, on the north coast of Upolu island in the South Pacific. Samoa sits roughly midway between Hawaii and New Zealand. It combines rainforest, waterfalls, reef-lined beaches and traditional village life.

Airports in Apia:
Where to fly into Apia?

Faleolo International Airport (APW) is Samoa's main international airport.

It is about 35 km west of Apia, or 40-45 minutes by road.
Taxis and hotel transfers are available.

APW

Faleolo International Airport

It is an airport located 40 kilometres west of Apia, the capital of Samoa.

What airlines fly to Apia?

Find out what airlines you should be flying with
if you’re planning a trip to Apia

Fiji Airways

Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways

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Travelling to Apia:
What you need to know

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Popular flight routes to Apia

Flights from Australia land at Faleolo International Airport (APW), around 35 km west of Apia. Popular routes include:

Sydney to Apia (SYD-APW)
Brisbane to Apia (BNE-APW)
Melbourne to Apia (MEL-APW)
Perth to Apia (PER-APW)

Many itineraries connect through Auckland or Nadi. Routes change by season and departure city, so check current availability when you search.

Apia weather and climate

Warm and humid all year, averaging around 26°C.

Dry season (May-October): less rain and plenty of sun, around 24-30°C. The most popular time to visit.
Wet season (November-April): frequent rain and thunderstorms, with February and March the wettest. Showers clear quickly, but cyclones are possible.

Places to visit and stay in Samoa

Palolo Deep Marine Reserve: Snorkel a coral-lined drop-off a short walk from central Apia.
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum: The writer's former home, with a hike to his grave on Mount Vaea.
To Sua Ocean Trench: A famous natural swimming hole on the south coast of Upolu.
Lalomanu Beach: White sand and clear water on Upolu's south-east coast.
Savai'i: Lava fields, blowholes and a quieter pace, reached by ferry from Upolu.

Getting around Samoa

Taxis are the easiest option in Apia. Agree the fare before you set off.
Local buses are cheap but run to no fixed timetable.
Hire a car or book a driver to see Upolu's beaches and waterfalls.
Ferries link Upolu and Savai'i.

Entry requirements

Australian citizens can generally visit Samoa without a visa in advance.

You need a passport valid for your stay.

You also need an onward ticket.

The local currency is the Samoan tala.

Requirements can change, so check Smartraveller before you travel.

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