Overview

Places of interest in Kiribati

Overview
1 Bonriki International Airport
Gateway to the Pacific’s remote paradise
Serving Tarawa’s capital, this airport connects Kiribati to international destinations via a single runway and basic terminal facilities. Flights arrive from Australia and New Zealand, offering limited but essential travel options.
1 Lagoon Breeze
POI
1 Bairiki
Town
2 Betio
Place
3 Bikenibeu
Town
4 Bonriki
Village
1 Bairiki Market
Marketplace
2 Betio Super Market
Shopping Mall
3 Itoiningaina Handicraft Center
POI
2 Cassidy International Airport
Remote gateway to the Pacific’s hidden paradise
Serving Tarawa's capital, this airport connects the remote atoll to international flights via weekly carriers. Runway length supports small jets; facilities include a single terminal and basic customs and limited ground services.
2 Manulu Lagoon
POI
3 Malden Island
Island
5 Kiritimati
Place
3 Tabiteuea North Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
Serving Tabiteuea Island in Kiribati's Gilbert group, this small airport connects residents to regional hubs via short flights. The runway sits near the lagoon, offering clear views of traditional motu villages.
4 Abemama Atoll Airport
Remote paradise gateway to turquoise lagoons
Serving the remote Abemama Atoll, this small airport connects Kiribati’s western islands to Tarawa and other hubs. The runway is short, gravel‑surfaced and operations rely on seasonal weather patterns for aircraft.
4 Abemama Atoll
Fountain
6 Abemama
Place
7 mwaariki Tarawa
POI
5 Aranuka Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
A remote airstrip on Aranuka Island connects Kiribati’s northern atoll to the outside world. The runway sits amid low coral reefs and mangrove fringes, offering a brief but essential gateway for supplies and visitors.
6 Abaiang Atoll Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise lagoons
Serving the remote Abaiang Atoll in Kiribati, this airport connects the island to regional hubs via short flights. The runway lies beside turquoise lagoons and arrivals are greeted by traditional motu culture.
5 Abaiang Atoll Ferry Port
Ferry Terminal
1 Abaiang
Place
7 Butaritari Atoll Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
A remote airstrip on Butaritari Atoll connects Kiribati’s northern islands to the outside world. The runway sits amid low coral reefs and mangrove fringes, offering a brief but essential gateway for travelers and supplies.
6 Butaritari Atoll
Island
2 Butaritari
Place
3 Bukit Tabian
Peak
8 Beru Island Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise lagoons
A small public airport on Beru Island serves the remote Kiribati community, offering limited flights from Tarawa and occasional charter services. The runway is gravel, surrounded by low‑lying atoll vegetation.
9 Kuria Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
A small public airstrip on Kiritimati Island serves regional flights and supplies. The runway is gravel, surrounded by low‑lying tropical vegetation and connects the island to other Pacific destinations for tourists and crew.
10 Maiana Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
A small public airfield on Maiana Island serves as the main gateway to Kiribati’s central Pacific region. The runway is gravel, handling regional flights and cargo, while nearby coral reefs attract divers.
7 Banaba Island
Island
11 Makin Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
Serving the remote island of Makin in Kiribati's Gilbert group, this small public airstrip connects residents and visitors to Tarawa via short flights. The runway sits on low‑lying coral, surrounded by mangrove fringes.
12 Marakei Airport
Island gateway to turquoise waters and sunsets
A remote airstrip on Marakei Island in Kiribati serves as the sole gateway to this Pacific atoll, where coral reefs glitter beneath turquoise waters. Travelers should arrive early, as flights are infrequent and weather can delay departures.
13 Nonouti Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
A small public airport on Nonouti Island serves as the main gateway to Kiribati’s central Pacific region. It offers limited flights from Tarawa and occasional charter services, connecting remote communities to the capital.
14 Onotoa Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise lagoons
A small public airport on Onotoa Island serves Kiribati’s remote Pacific community. It features a single gravel runway and basic terminal facilities, handling regional flights that connect the island to Tarawa and other nearby atolls.
15 Tabiteuea South Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
Serving Tabiteuea Island in Kiribati’s Gilbert group, this small airport connects remote communities to regional hubs via short flights. Its single runway accommodates light aircraft, supporting essential supplies and tourism.
16 Tabuaeran Island Airport
Remote paradise gateway to lush atolls
Serving the small atoll of Tabuaeran, this airport handles limited flights from Tarawa and neighboring islands. Runway is a compact gravel strip and facilities are basic but functional for regional travel.
17 Teraina Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
Located on Teraina Island, this small airport serves as a vital link for residents and visitors traveling between Kiribati's atolls. The runway is short, gravel‑surfaced and operations are limited to light aircraft.
18 Arorae Island Airport
Remote island gateway to untouched Pacific beauty
A modest airstrip on Arorae Island connects this remote Kiribati community to the wider Pacific. The runway is short, gravel-surfaced and serves charter flights and occasional cargo deliveries for tourists.
8 Nikumaroro
Island
9 Rawaki Island
Island
19 Nikunau Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
A quiet Pacific gateway, Nikunau Airport serves Kiribati's remote eponymous island with a single runway. Limited flights mean arriving early guarantees smooth customs, letting visitors enjoy tranquil fishing villages in.
20 Tamana Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise waters
This remote airstrip serves Kiribati’s Tamana Island, a coral atoll in the central Pacific. Its single runway opens to turquoise lagoons and offers limited flights, so plan arrivals early for seamless connections.
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