Samoa (American & Western)
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Apia - Faleolo Intl (APW):
Location: 27 km/17 miles W of Apia.
By Road: To Apia city centre 35 km.
By Taxi: To Apia ~WST 40/35-40 mins.
By Bus: A local bus is reported to operate to Apia for WST 6/40-45 mins, however, some staff at the airport deny its existence. A bus service is also reported to operate between all major hotels and the airport for all Intl arrivals & departures. Many hotels send buses for guests.
Rental Cars: Funway Rentals, Apia Rentals & Juliana Car Rentals. Visitors' driving licenses must be validated at the Traffic Section of the Police station on Ifiifi St, Apia. This costs WST 10.
Airport Tax: Intl Dep Tax: Children under 12 Nil, All other passengers WST 40. Passengers transiting Apia for 24 hrs or less are exempt.
Notes: Left luggage facilities are reported to be available.
Airport Tel No: +685 23201.
Updated May07 Visit. Last Visit May07
Apia - Fagali'i (FGI):
Location: 3 km/2 miles from Apia.
By Taxi: A regular taxi service is provided by the local taxi operators between Fagalii and all the major hotels. Cost: WST 5/5-7 mins. Transport can be arranged through hotels prior to arrival.
Updated Mar07 www
Asau (AAU):
Location: 2 km/1 mile from Asau in the NW part of the big island of Savaii.
By Taxi: 3 mins to Asau town. Transport can be arranged through hotels prior to arrival.
Updated Mar07 www
Mo'ata:
Location: On the southern coast of Savai'i island, about 10 mins drive from the ferry pier at Salealoga.
Updated Mar07 www
American Samoa
Pago Pago Intl (PPG):
Location: 12 km/8 miles S of Pago Pago on the SE coast of the island.
By Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport for all intl services. To Pago Pago US$10.
By Bus: There is no standard schedule for buses, however buses operate on a constant run from the town area to Tafuna. $0.75.
Airport Tax: Intl Departure Tax Children under 12 years Nil, All other passengers USD $3. However, note that some sources report there being no airport tax here.
Airport Tel No: +684 699 9101.
Updated Jun04 www
