Non-stop flights to Tarawa (TRW)
Bonriki International Airport is the largest airport in Kiribati. It is Kiribati's main international airport. In total there are 21 airports around the world that have direct flights to Tarawa, spread around 6 cities in 4 countries. Currently, there are 17 domestic flights to Tarawa.
Tarawa is mainly known for its romance.
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All direct flights to Tarawa Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Tarawa Best time to visit Tarawa Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 153 flights arriving at Tarawa Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Tarawa are routes from Abemama Atoll (AEA) in Kiribati and Tabiteuea (TBF), also in Kiribati. These two routes together are operated 29 times this month, and make up for 19% of all monthly arrivals at Bonriki International Airport.
The longest flight to Tarawa TRW is departing from Kiritimati (CXI). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 2,036 miles (3,277 km).
List of all direct flights to Tarawa
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Tarawa, 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 Tarawa.
Airlines flying to Tarawa
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Tarawa. Most flights to Tarawa are operated by Air Kiribati, as they connect 16 airports to TRW. That’s around 4 times as much as Nauru Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Tarawa. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all TRW flights:
What is the best time to visit Tarawa?
🌴 Tropical
Tarawa 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.
Being located north of the equator, Tarawa experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Business class flights to Tarawa
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Tarawa, which is Nadi (NAN).
International flights to Tarawa
Flights from Fiji to Tarawa
Nadi is the only city in Fiji with direct flights to Tarawa. From Nadi, direct flights are offered by Fiji Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Fiji
Flights from Marshall Islands to Tarawa
In Marshall Islands, the only airport that has a direct connection to Tarawa is Majuro. From Majuro, direct flights are offered by Nauru Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Marshall Islands
Flights from Nauru to Tarawa
There is 1 airport in Nauru that has a direct connection to Tarawa, which is Yaren. From Yaren, direct flights are offered by Nauru Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Nauru
Flights from Samoa to Tarawa
In Samoa, the only airport that has a direct connection to Tarawa is Apia. From Apia, direct flights are offered by Nauru Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from Samoa
Domestic flights to Tarawa
Flights from Kiribati to Tarawa
There are lots of domestic flights to Tarawa (TRW). 17 airports in Kiribati have direct flights to the airport.
From Abaiang, Abemama Atoll, Aranuka, Arorae Island, Beru Island and Butaritari Atoll, all direct flights to Tarawa are operated by Air Kiribati.
From Kiritimati, direct flights are offered by Nauru Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Kuria, Maiana, Makin, Marakei, Nikunau, Nonouti, Onotoa, Tabiteuea, Tabiteuea South and Tamana, all direct flights to Tarawa are operated by Air Kiribati.
All flights from Kiribati
Alternative airports near Tarawa
Flying to an alternative airport near Tarawa 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 Tarawa (TRW) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Maiana (MNK) and Abaiang (ABF).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Tarawa?
There are 4 airports in Tarawa: Bonriki International Airport (TRW), Maiana Airport (MNK), Abaiang Atoll Airport (ABF) and Marakei Airport (MZK).
What is the best airport to fly into Tarawa?
The most convenient airport to fly into Tarawa is Bonriki International Airport (TRW).
How many airlines fly to Tarawa?
There are 3 airlines flying to Tarawa from 21 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Tarawa?
Air Kiribati, Nauru Airlines and Fiji Airways operate most flights to Tarawa. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Tarawa?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying to Tarawa.
How many nonstop flights are there to Tarawa?
There are roughly 153 flights arriving at Tarawa every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 21 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Tarawa Airport?
The official name of Tarawa Airport is Bonriki International Airport.
What is the airport code of Tarawa Airport?
The airport code of Tarawa Airport is TRW.
What are the most popular flights to Tarawa?
Abemama Atoll, Tabiteuea and Beru Island are the 3 most popular routes to Tarawa. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Tarawa, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Tarawa?
| Abemama Atoll to Tarawa | 30m |
| Tabiteuea to Tarawa | 1h 20m |
| Beru Island to Tarawa | 2h 25m |
| Butaritari Atoll to Tarawa | 45m |
| Makin to Tarawa | 50m |
