Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Nuku Hiva 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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this place was very comfortable and the security guard even rounded up a few blankets for my girlfriend and I! – Mark and Heather
NHV 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 Nuku Hiva Airport.
What to Expect
Nuku Hiva Airport (code: NHV) has a tiny, rustic terminal that handles a few regional routes. Bring snacks and entertainment as we cannot confirm eateries, shops, or WiFi.
Sleeping in Nuku Hiva Airport
This airport likely closes by sunset daily, so overnight stays are not possible. For uninterrupted sleep, the closest hotels are 45 minutes from the airport and offer transfer services for a fee. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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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
Because the airport has no runway lights, its opening hours depend on the sunrise and sunset.
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.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Nuku Hiva Airport. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels on Nuku Hiva, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
As of this update, we could not confirm whether the airport has any first-class or business lounges. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
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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
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WiFi/Internet
At the time of this update, we had no information about WiFi availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
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Hotel Shuttles
We could not find any hotels offering an airport shuttle at the time of this update. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
There are no taxis or public transportation in this area, so you must make arrangements for pickup before arrival.
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.