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Noumea

Noumea

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Population-
City CodeNOU
Popular Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • Air Caledonia International
  • Fiji Airways
Flight Time15~24 hours

The flight time to Noumea is approximately 15~24 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Noumea.

Noumea

Noumea is located in New Caledonia. Noumea is the capital of New Caledonia. New Caledonia is a French colony me and so French culture can be seen in Noumea. Noumea is situated in the Pacific Ocean. There are a lot of pretty bays, a lagoon and many beaches in Noumea. The city has a very carefree life and the people are friendly. Noumea is the only city in New Caledonia. Noumea has a unique and interesting mix of French and Melanesian culture that can be seen in its architecture, food and activities.

Voice of Travelers to Noumea

Re-honeymoon ticket to Noumea

Hi, this is Marie from Paris. When our children went off to college, my husband and I decided to take a trip to Noumea. We had been saving up for a ticket to an exotic location for a while. Raising our children, however, was a difficult job and we never got around to actually buying a ticket. After they left, I told my husband we need to buy a ticket to a good location now. Being French, Noumea appealed to me. I told my husband and he instantly bought a ticket to Noumea. Our time at Noumea was very comfortable as we did not have to face any language or culture difficult. We had a great time relaxing by the beaches in Noumea and just spending quality time together. I am anxiously waiting to buy a ticket to another destination now.

Ticker for summer

Hey this is Jack. I visited Noumea with my girlfriend this Summer. My girlfriend wanted to buy the ticket for winter. However, I was interested in buying it for Summer. Eventually, we bought our ticket June because she could not get off from work from Winter. We really enjoyed the amalgamation of French with indigenous culture in Noumea. We tried to speak French so many times. Being Americans, the cuisine and architecture in Noumea looked very exotic. We had fine cheese, coconuts and yams. It was a very relaxing experience. The weather, however, was a little hot so next time I will listen to my girlfriend and buy the ticket for Winter!

Noumea Travel FAQs

Q. What are some attractions in Noumea?

A. Noumea is a scenic beauty facing the lagoon. The city is surrounded by many gorgeous bay and islets. The city also has many parks and gardens such as the Zoological Forest Park, Ouen Toro and the Nouvelle Trail. The Aquarion of the Lagoon in Noumea hosts a wide range of marine life such as pygmy seahorse and nautilus. Other attractions in Noumea include Anse Vata Bay, The Noumea Isles, Port Moselle Market and Saint Joseph's Cathedral.

Q. What accomodation options are available in Noumea?

Noumea has a large variety of accommodation options. Depending on your preference and budget, you can find the five-star Hotels and even budgeted hostels. Many hotels even offer to sea-facing view, so you can enjoy the beautiful view and relax at the same time. Some luxury accommodations that are loved by tourists include Auberge De Jeunesse, Le Parc and Le Meridien Noumea. For a more budgeted accommodation option, you can try Le Meridien, Oure Tera Beach Resort and Chateau Royal Beach Resort and Spa.

Q. What documents do I need to visit Noumea?

A. To visit Noumea make sure that you have a valid passport, a visa if required, and an airline ticket. Your passport should be valid for at three months. People traveling from all countries require a passport and a return ticket. British, Australian, Canadian, USA and EU citizens, however, do not require a Visa. Also, keep your ticket in a safe place so you do not lost it. Keeping an electronic copy of the ticket in your email is also helpful. This way, even if you lose a physical copy of your ticket, you will still have an electronic ticket in your email. You can also show the official's an electronic ticket that they can scan.

Noumea - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights to La Tontouta International Airport ・Brisbane Airport etc.

Airports handling direct flights to Nouméa Magenta Airport ・Maré Airport etc.

Flight Routes to Noumea

There are a number of different air routes available for Noumea. 5 different flights offer ticket to Noumea from different cities. Most of these flights offer a ticket to domestic cities. Some of the cities that these flights offer a ticket to Noumea from are Auckland, Sydney, Nadi and Melbourne. People can either buy a nonstop ticket or a ticket with a stopover if flying from other cities. Airlines that offer direct ticket to Noumea are Air New Zealand, Aircalin, Qantas, Air Vanuatu and Air Caledonie. Noumea is very accessible if one stopover is chosen on the ticket.