Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Apia Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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It was possible to sleep on benches in short snippets, and many other people did so. – Rod
APW Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Apia’s Faleolo Airport.
What to Expect
From a reader in July 2024: Apia Airport (code: APW) was “rebuilt by the Chinese in 2018 and is pretty decent by regional standards. There are filtered cold-water fountains, passably clean toilets, powerful ceiling fans and plenty of open benches. Security doesn’t mind if you spend the night. A taxi from the airport to the centre of town costs about USD 30. The lounge is independent.”
Sleeping in Apia Airport
Information and reviews are limited, but it seems no one should bother you. For comfort and privacy sleep, albeit for a price, a few nearby hotels provide shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Apia Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
As of this update, we cannot confirm the airport’s hours of operation. We recommend reading a few reviews before deciding to sleep in the airport overnight. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in Faleolo Airport sounds like a nightmare, a few hotels are nearby. For more hotel options, you must drive to Apia town center, 40km/25 mi away.
- Transit Motel – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Le Vasa Resort – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Apia, search for deals, and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Faleolo Airport Lounge – Location: Airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (rate is unknown) • Eligible Qantas Lounge Customers.
see also Apia Airport Lounges
Food & Drinks
A few small cafes and a restaurant are available.
Drinking Water
A reader tells us that drinking water fountains are available. (July 2024)
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
A reader tells us that free wifi is available throughout the terminal. (July 2024)
More Airport Information
Currency Exchange – Western Union • Bank South Pacific • ANZ Bank provides currency exchange services.
Information – The Samoa Tourism Authority has a counter outside the Arrivals Area.
Shopping – Souvenirs, crafts, and sundries are available for purchase at the airport.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Bus
Local buses stop on the main road outside of APW airport. At the time of this update, one-way bus fare costs about WS$5.
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies have counters at the airport: AA Rent-a-Car • Avis • Budget • Discovery • Funway • Samoana • Taumeasina • MS Car Rentals • MY Rental.
Hotel Shuttles
A specialized airport bus offers service to hotels in Apia for WS$20-25 each way. Tickets are available from the government tourist office booth in the arrivals area. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Taxis are available during airport hours of operation. At the time of this update, a ride to Apia costs approximately US$30. Confirm the rate before you start your ride.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.