Updated: January 16, 2026
Samoa Oceania

Apia Airport (APW)

Apia Faleolo International Airport averages 5 flights per day to 3 destinations, with 0 domestic and 3 international routes. A total of 4 airlines operate at APW, led by Air New Zealand. This airport provides direct service to 3 countries across one continent, with New Zealand representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Apia connects to Brisbane, with a typical flight time of 5 hrs 20 mins.

IATA
APW
ICAO
NSFA
Elevation
58 ft (18 m) MSL
Local Time
Pacific/Apia (UTC+13:00)
Destinations
3 (0 domestic · 3 international)
Flights per day
5 (0 domestic · 5 international)
Busiest Route
Auckland (2/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Brisbane 5 hrs 20 mins
Shortest Flight
Nadi 2 hrs 30 mins
Top Airline
Air New Zealand (1 routes)
Top Country
New Zealand (2 flights/day)
Longest Runway
10,367 ft / 3,160 m

Weather in Apia

3 Destinations from Apia Airport (APW)

This week, 3 active routes depart from Apia International Airport. The busiest route connects Apia with Auckland and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Brisbane, and the shortest flight is to Nadi.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
2 Auckland APW → AKL
4 hrs 30 mins
 Air New Zealand1
2 Nadi APW → NAN
2 hrs 30 mins
 Fiji Airways1
1 Brisbane APW → BNE
5 hrs 20 mins
 Qantas, Virgin Australia2
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Apia International Airport is served by 4 airlines, with Air New Zealand in the lead at 25% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 75% of routes. 4 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 4 airlines operate international routes, compared with 0 serving domestic routes. Qantas is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Brisbane with a flight time of 5 hrs 20 mins.

  • Air New Zealand1 route
  • Fiji Airways1 route
  • Qantas1 route
  • Virgin Australia1 route

Apia International Airport provides direct service to 3 countries across one continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international, with Nadi, Fiji serving as the primary international destination.

  • New Zealand2/day
  • Fiji2/day
  • Australia1/day

Global Rankings of Apia Airport (APW)

This snapshot shows how Apia Airport (APW) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Apia Airport (APW)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
08 10,367 ft · 3,160 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
26 10,367 ft · 3,160 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

15 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,367 ft / 3,160 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Apia International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m