Booking Domestic Flights

Domestic flights continue to be operated by the local airline Air Calédonie, with an average flight time of around 40 minutes between Nouméa and the Loyalty Islands or the Isle of Pines. Flight schedules have been expanded to facilitate international connections at La Tontouta Airport. Itineraries combining international and domestic flights in New Caledonia can be booked through travel agencies and usual booking partners, as well as via Aircalin (suspended until May 31), New Caledonia’s international airline, as part of its partnership with Air Calédonie. Tickets for domestic-only journeys can be booked directly on the Air Calédonie website . Air Océania also offers flights to Lifou from Magenta domestic airport.

Modernised Airport and Traveller Services

The transfer of domestic flights to La Tontouta Airport is accompanied by a new airport organisation . Domestic flights are currently handled in dedicated temporary areas, with departures following the same route as international passengers. The separation of international and domestic passenger flows at La Tontouta International Airport is scheduled to be completed by mid-2026 . New services have also been introduced for travellers using La Tontouta Airport, including: A spacious and modern welcome hall accessible to all travellers Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal An expanded dining offer with three new outlets An enhanced retail offering A secure public car park with 536 spaces (the first 20 minutes are free) The Tontouta Express (TEX) shuttle service, connecting Nouméa and surrounding municipalities to La Tontouta Airport for 500 XPF per journey, with schedules coordinated with domestic flights (4 fixed stops)

Air Traffic Disruptions

This change in the organisation of local air services in New Caledonia has led to opposition from part of the population, which may result in temporary disruptions , such as short-term closures of Loyalty islands airfields. Passengers are informed directly by Air Calédonie in the event of any operational changes affecting domestic flights. Travellers are advised to consult real-time updates on the La Tontouta Airport website or on the airline’s website prior to departure.

Domestic Flights in New Caledonia

Since 2 March 2026, domestic flights in New Caledonia connecting Nouméa with the Loyalty Islands and the Isle of Pines now depart directly from Nouméa – La Tontouta International Airport.

Traffic alert from La Tontouta Airport

Flight Status as of June 15 2026:

Municipality	Airport	Flight Status
Isle of Pines	Moue	Normal
Lifou	Wanaham	Normal
Maré	La Roche	Cancelled
Ouvéa	Ouloup	Cancelled

Latest flight information

Domestic Flights from La Tontouta Airport

Since March 2nd 2026, all domestic flights in New Caledonia have been consolidated at La Tontouta International Airport, located approximately 45 minutes from Nouméa, replacing Magenta Airport.

Upon arrival in New Caledonia, international travellers can now continue their journey to the Loyalty Islands (Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa) and the Isle of Pines without transferring into Nouméa, thanks to simplified connections between international and domestic flights at La Tontouta Airport.

With its longer runway and reduced exposure to weather conditions, La Tontouta International Airport is expected to support improved flight regularity for domestic air services. The international terminal has also been reorganised to offer new services designed to enhance the overall travel experience.

Booking Domestic Flights
Domestic flights continue to be operated by the local airline Air Calédonie, with an average flight time of around 40 minutes between Nouméa and the Loyalty Islands or the Isle of Pines. Flight schedules have been expanded to facilitate international connections at La Tontouta Airport.
Itineraries combining international and domestic flights in New Caledonia can be booked through travel agencies and usual booking partners, as well as via Aircalin (suspended until May 31), New Caledonia’s international airline, as part of its partnership with Air Calédonie.
Tickets for domestic-only journeys can be booked directly on the Air Calédonie website.
Air Océania also offers flights to Lifou from Magenta domestic airport.
Modernised Airport and Traveller Services
The transfer of domestic flights to La Tontouta Airport is accompanied by a new airport organisation.
Domestic flights are currently handled in dedicated temporary areas, with departures following the same route as international passengers. The separation of international and domestic passenger flows at La Tontouta International Airport is scheduled to be completed by mid-2026.
New services have also been introduced for travellers using La Tontouta Airport, including:
- A spacious and modern welcome hall accessible to all travellers
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal
- An expanded dining offer with three new outlets
- An enhanced retail offering
- A secure public car park with 536 spaces (the first 20 minutes are free)
- The Tontouta Express (TEX) shuttle service, connecting Nouméa and surrounding municipalities to La Tontouta Airport for 500 XPF per journey, with schedules coordinated with domestic flights (4 fixed stops)
Air Traffic Disruptions
This change in the organisation of local air services in New Caledonia has led to opposition from part of the population, which may result in temporary disruptions, such as short-term closures of Loyalty islands airfields.
Passengers are informed directly by Air Calédonie in the event of any operational changes affecting domestic flights. Travellers are advised to consult real-time updates on the La Tontouta Airport website or on the airline’s website prior to departure.