The Garden Island · MMXXVI
Plan Your Visit

Getting to Pohnpei.

Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) sits just outside Kolonia, the island's main town. It's small, unhurried, and exactly what you'd expect from a place this far from everything.

By Air

United Airlines Island Hopper — the primary route. Flies between Honolulu and Guam with stops across Micronesia, including Pohnpei. Runs several times per week. Most visitors connect through Guam or Honolulu.

Nauru Airlines — operates a Brisbane–Pohnpei route via Nauru. A good option if you're coming from Australia or the South Pacific.

Common Routes

  • From the US West Coast: Fly to Honolulu or Guam, then connect to PNI via Island Hopper.
  • From Australia: Brisbane to Pohnpei via Nauru Airlines.
  • From Asia: Fly to Guam from Manila, Tokyo, Seoul, or Taipei, then connect to PNI.

Tips

  • Always reconfirm flight schedules — routes change seasonally and delays are part of island travel.
  • Build in a buffer day on either side of your trip. Connections through Guam or Honolulu don't always line up neatly.
  • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates.
  • Notify your bank before you go. ATMs exist but aren't everywhere.

More detailed travel info coming soon — routes, packing lists, and what to expect on arrival.

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