Non-stop flights from Lifou Island (LIF)
Lifou Island Airport (IATA: LIF, ICAO: NWWL), also known as Wanaham Airport, is the third largest airport in New Caledonia with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 4 domestic flights from Lifou Island.
The longest flight from Lifou Island LIF is a 70 mile (113 km) non-stop route to Nouméa GEA. This direct flight takes around 40 minutes and is operated by Air Caledonie.
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Airlines flying from Lifou Island Popular destinations from Lifou Island Popular destinations with a stopover International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Lifou Island
In total there are 2 airlines flying from and to Lifou Island. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Lifou Island
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Lifou Island, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Lifou Island that require a stopover:
International flights from Lifou Island
Currently there are no international flights departing from Lifou Island. To get from Lifou Island to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Nouméa or Tiga Island.
Domestic flights from Lifou Island
Flights from Lifou Island to New Caledonia
There are 4 airports in New Caledonia that have non-stop domestic flights from Lifou Island.
Direct flights to Mare are offered by Air Loyaute. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in June 2024.
The only airline with direct flights to Nouméa is Air Caledonie.
To Ouvéa Island and Tiga Island, you can fly with Air Loyaute.
Alternative airports near Lifou Island
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Lifou Island (LIF). The nearest airports to Lifou Island (LIF) are Tiga Island (TGJ) and Ouvéa Island (UVE).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lifou Island?
There are 3 airports in Lifou Island: Wanaham Airport (LIF), Tiga Airport (TGJ) and Ouvéa Airport (UVE).
What is the best airport to fly from Lifou Island?
The most convenient airport to fly from Lifou Island is Wanaham Airport (LIF).
How many airlines fly from Lifou Island?
There are 2 airlines flying from Lifou Island to 4 airports around the world, as of June 2024.
Which airlines fly from Lifou Island?
Air Loyaute and Air Caledonie are the only airlines flying from Lifou Island.
Which alliances are flying from Lifou Island?
There are no alliances flying from Lifou Island at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Lifou Island?
There are roughly 206 flights departing from Lifou Island every month (or 49 flights each week), to a total of 4 airports - all within New Caledonia.
What is the official name of Lifou Island Airport?
The official name of Lifou Island Airport is Wanaham Airport.
What is the airport code of Lifou Island Airport?
The airport code of Lifou Island Airport is LIF.
What are the most popular flights from Lifou Island?
Nouméa, Ouvéa Island and Mare are the 3 most popular routes from Lifou Island. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Lifou Island, please use our flight map.