Travelling from Noumea to Ouvea Airport (UVE): What you need to know
You can choose from 9 direct services a week between Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) and Ouvea Airport (UVE). This is the most popular route when departing from Noumea.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Noumea to UVE. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Noumea
Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA)
Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Noumea to Ouvea Airport (UVE) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Noumea to Ouvea Airport with Air Caledonie. This well-known airline offers services from GEA.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Air Caledonie between GEA and UVE.
To reach GEA from central Noumea, it takes about 10 minutes to drive the 5 kilometres or so.
Have an early flight from Noumea to Ouvea Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Noumea Magenta Airport:
Tontouta Airport (NOU)
The drive from central Noumea to NOU typically takes 40 minutes, depending on traffic. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.
The day before your Noumea to UVE flight, why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Stay at B&B Tontoutailes or Karenga Appartel Tontouta, which are near Tontouta Airport.
Tontouta Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.18%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Ouvea Airport (UVE)
Consider checking in to Hôtel le Beaupré after touching down from your flight from Noumea to Ouvea Airport. It's a quick drive from UVE and a comfortable option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
How to find the cheapest flights from Noumea to Ouvea Airport (UVE)
Rs42,573 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Noumea to Ouvea Airport. Return flights start from Rs86,476. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Noumea to UVE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Noumea to Ouvea Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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