Non-stop flights to Lifou Island (LIF)
Wanaham Airport is a small airport in New Caledonia. It is a domestic airport. There is only one airport that has a direct flight to Lifou Island. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Lifou Island.
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All direct flights to Lifou Island Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Lifou Island Best time to visit Lifou Island Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 73 flights arriving at Lifou Island Airport, which are 14 flights per week or 2 flights per day.
The only flight to Lifou Island LIF is departing from Noumea (NOU). This non-stop flight takes around 40 minutes and covers a distance of 108 miles (174 km).
List of all direct flights to Lifou Island
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Lifou Island, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Lifou Island.
Airlines flying to Lifou Island
The only airline that flies to Lifou Island is Air Caledonie.
What is the best time to visit Lifou Island?
🌴 Tropical
Lifou Island is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Lifou Island is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.

International flights to Lifou Island
Currently there are no international flights to Lifou Island. The only flights to Lifou Island are domestic flights within New Caledonia. To get to Lifou Island from another country you will need a flight with a stopover through Noumea.
Domestic flights to Lifou Island
Flights from New Caledonia to Lifou Island
There is just one domestic flight to Lifou Island, which is between Lifou Island and Noumea. From Noumea, direct flights are offered by Air Caledonie.
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Alternative airports near Lifou Island
Flying to an alternative airport near Lifou Island could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Lifou Island (LIF) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Ouvéa Island (UVE) and Mare (MEE).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lifou Island?
There are 2 airports in Lifou Island: Wanaham Airport (LIF) and Ouvéa Airport (UVE).
What is the best airport to fly into Lifou Island?
The most convenient airport to fly into Lifou Island is Wanaham Airport (LIF).
How many airlines fly to Lifou Island?
There is 1 airline flying to Lifou Island, which is Air Caledonie, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Lifou Island?
Air Caledonie is the only airline flying to Lifou Island.
Which alliances are flying to Lifou Island?
There are no alliances flying to Lifou Island at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Lifou Island?
There are roughly 73 flights arriving at Lifou Island every month (or 14 flights each week), from a total of 1 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 to Lifou Island?
Noumea is the only airport with a direct connection to Lifou Island.