Situation

Fully open to tourists and cruise passengers from around the world, the destination is served both by its own international airline, Aircalin, and by major regional carriers such as Qantas and Air New Zealand. Together, they operate regular services between the archipelago and other Pacific islands, with connections via major global air hubs including Singapore, Sydney, Bangkok, Brisbane, Auckland and Paris.

Despite the challenges of the past, tourism areas were not impacted. Warm, passionate and welcoming, most local accommodation providers, activity operators, transport services and restaurants are delighted to welcome visitors and share the many sides of the archipelago. We recommend contacting your preferred providers in advance to confirm the current availability of their offers.

With quality road, port and airport infrastructure, New Caledonia offers plenty of ways to get around with ease and explore the archipelago in full — whether on a guided tour, by using local transport services, or independently with a hire car. You can discover the destination’s spectacular landscapes with complete peace of mind, at your own pace.

Explore all the ways to get around on our dedicated page.

Domestic flights: since 2 March 2026, domestic flights linking the capital with the Loyalty Islands and the Isle of Pines have been operating from Nouméa’s international airport, La Tontouta. This change has been contested by some residents of the Loyalty Islands and may occasionally lead to disruptions. Air Calédonie confirmed the transfer of operations to La Tontouta from 2 March 2026, and also reported disruptions around the transition, with a progressive resumption of flights to the Isle of Pines from 30 March 2026.
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For peace of mind, and as it’s a requirement for travel to New Caledonia, we strongly recommend obtaining comprehensive travel insurance. It’s also wise to check with your insurer or travel agent to ensure you’re covered for any cancellations or postponements, as policies may vary between service providers.