Cheap flights to Tarawa
A trip to Tarawa begins with arrival at Bonriki Airport, located 21 kilometers from the city center. Regular air services connect the capital of Kiribati with 5 cities, with the heaviest passenger flow coming from Yaren (5 flights per week) and Nadi (4 flights per week). The schedule also includes flights from Flying Fish Cove, Brisbane, and Majuro.
Currently, flights on these routes are operated by 3 airlines, with Nauru Airlines and Fiji Airways holding leading positions in the number of departures. Air connectivity is also supported by the carrier Flex Flight APS. Below you will find city cards with a convenient search form; to plan your trip, we recommend exploring the city guide, information on how to get there locally, and the weather forecast.
Flying Fish Cove — Tarawa
Wellington — Tarawa
Flight insights to Tarawa
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Tarawa — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Tarawa come from Yaren, Nadi and Flying Fish Cove. Yaren leads with around 5 flights a week.
- Yaren5 flights/week
- Nadi4 flights/week
- Flying Fish Cove2 flights/week
- Brisbane1 flights/week
- Majuro1 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Tarawa depart from Nauru, Fiji and Kiribati. Nauru alone accounts for about 38% of all direct routes.
- Nauruavg $249
- Fijiavg $706
- Kiribatiavg $850
- Australiaavg $568
- Marshall Islandsavg $218
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Tarawa range from Majuro at $218 to Flying Fish Cove at $850 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Yarenfrom $249
- Nadifrom $706
- Flying Fish Covefrom $850
- Brisbanefrom $568
- Majurofrom $218
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Tarawa from right now are Majuro from $218, Yaren from $249 and Palikir from $486.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Tarawa is from Mount Isa at about 6h 8m, followed by Port Macquarie (5h 54m) and Armidale (5h 53m).
- Mount Isa6h 8m
- Port Macquarie5h 54m
- Armidale5h 53m
- Longreach5h 50m
- Emerald5h 26m
Popular departure cities to Tarawa
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AustraliaFrequently asked questions
- How many cities offer flights to Tarawa?
- Air connectivity with Tarawa is available from 5 cities. These are primarily major transport hubs in the Pacific region and Australia.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Tarawa?
- The highest number of flights arrives from Yaren (5 flights per week), Nadi (4 flights per week), and Flying Fish Cove (2 flights per week).
- How many airlines fly to Tarawa?
- Three airlines operate flights to Tarawa. The largest carriers are Nauru Airlines, Fiji Airways, and Flex Flight APS.
- Which airports handle flights in Tarawa?
- All international flights are served by Bonriki Airport (TRW). It is the country's main aviation hub and is located 21 kilometers from the city center.
- How to find cheap flights to Tarawa?
- To find the best deals, we recommend monitoring flights by Nauru Airlines and Fiji Airways. The most budget-friendly options are typically available when searching in advance for departures from Nadi or Brisbane.