New Caledonia is an area in the Melanesia region of the southwest Pacific and is considered part of the French Republic. Noumea is the largest city in this territory and the capital of this area, which is just a little over 11,265 square km in area. Noumea is the place to go and stay in if you want to see the largest lagoon in the world and a 1,600 km long coral reef that is one of nature's wonders. This Pacific area is equidistant from New Zealand and Australia at a distance of 1,500 km. The full tourist potential of this region has not yet been tapped probably due to the high cost of living in Noumea.

Passports and visas are a must to come to Noumea, and the French authorities have to be contacted. Some countries do not require visas especially if the stay is less than a month, but Noumea does. Cheap tickets to Noumea depend on where you are flying from and the number of stopovers that you are prepared to make. It would make sense to look for cheap fares to Sydney in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand and then arrange for an onward flight to Noumea. You can also save money by booking your hotel, flight, and car rental together in a package deal.

Airports Serving Noumea, New Caledonia

La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) is the international airport in Noumea. The airport is 51 km from the city of Noumea, which also has another domestic airport called the Magenta Airport (GEA). You can get to the city from the international airport using taxi cabs or hiring a car.