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✈️ Cheap flights to Kiribati
Compare fares to Kiribati from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Bonriki Intl (TRW). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Kiribati
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
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| TRW | Bonriki Intl | South Tarawa | Main |
| CXI | Cassidy Intl | Kiritimati | Main |
Bonriki International Airport (TRW) on Tarawa has flights via Fiji and other Pacific hubs. Cassidy International Airport on Kiritimati is served from Fiji and, at times, Hawaii.
📅 Best time to fly to Kiribati
Best: April–October – generally drier conditions with steady trade winds across the Gilbert Islands.
Cheaper shoulder season: November and March – warm, with a mix of sunny spells and showers.
Avoid: No bad time – but December to February tends to be the wettest stretch on Tarawa, and rainfall varies widely from year to year with El Niño and La Niña.
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⏱️ Flight times to Kiribati
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Kiribati | 14,107 km | 17 h 40 min* | |
| New York → Kiribati | 11,826 km | 14 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → Kiribati | 7,944 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Chicago → Kiribati | 10,642 km | 13 h 30 min | |
| Miami → Kiribati | 11,591 km | 14 h 40 min | |
| San Francisco → Kiribati | 7,688 km | 9 h 55 min | |
| Toronto → Kiribati | 11,273 km | 14 h 15 min | |
| Paris → Kiribati | 14,340 km | 17 h 55 min* | |
| Frankfurt → Kiribati | 14,112 km | 17 h 40 min* | |
| Dubai → Kiribati | 12,708 km | 16 h 00 min | |
| Delhi → Kiribati | 10,524 km | 13 h 20 min | |
| Mumbai → Kiribati | 11,035 km | 14 h 00 min | |
| Singapore → Kiribati | 7,687 km | 9 h 55 min | |
| Sydney → Kiribati | 4,550 km | 6 h 10 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Kiribati
- South Tarawa – The busy capital strip, home to government buildings, markets and the Kiribati National Cultural Centre and Museum.
- Betio – The islet at the centre of the 1943 battle, still dotted with guns and bunkers.
- North Tarawa – Peaceful islets of thatched homes, maneabas and empty beaches reached by boat or causeway walks at low tide.
- Kiritimati (Christmas Island) – One of the world's largest coral atolls by land area, famous for bonefishing and seabird colonies.
- Abemama – A tranquil atoll where Robert Louis Stevenson stayed in 1889, offering village life and lagoon views.
- Phoenix Islands Protected Area – A huge, remote UNESCO-listed marine reserve with pristine reefs, reached only by expedition vessels.
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Flights to Kiribati: questions
What is the main airport in Kiribati?
The main international airport is Bonriki Intl (TRW) in Kiribati. Other airports with scheduled flights include Kiritimati (CXI).
How long is the flight from London to Kiribati?
A nonstop flight from London to Kiribati covers about 14,107 km and takes around 17 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Kiribati?
April–October – generally drier conditions with steady trade winds across the Gilbert Islands.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Kiribati?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: November and March – warm, with a mix of sunny spells and showers.
Do I need a visa to fly to Kiribati?
It depends on your passport. See our Kiribati visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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