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Nauru International Airport

Yaren, Nauru

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Nauru International Airport

Yaren, Nauru
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The sole gateway to the world's smallest island nation.

Opened
1943
Location
Yaren, Nauru
Nauru International Airport (INU/ANYN) is the only airport serving the Republic of Nauru, a tiny island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. It is one of the few airports in the world serving an entire sovereign country with a single facility, handling all international and domestic aviation needs for the island. The airport features a single runway and modest terminal facilities suited to Nauru's small population of roughly 10,000 people. Air connectivity is limited but essential, as Nauru has no seaport capable of handling regular passenger vessels, making the airport the primary link to the outside world. Nauru International Airport has historically served as a critical hub for regional connectivity, particularly for Nauru Airlines, the national carrier. The airport also plays an important logistical role in supplying the island and supporting the Australian-run offshore immigration processing center that has operated on Nauru.
Terminals
The airport has a single, small passenger terminal with basic facilities reflecting the island's limited air traffic volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport consists primarily of taxis and private vehicles, as the airport is located close to Yaren and other districts given Nauru's small size.
Airlines here
Nauru Airlines, the national carrier, is the primary airline operating at the airport, with services connecting Nauru to Brisbane, Fiji, Kiribati, and other Pacific destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport's single runway (07/25) is approximately 2,199 meters long.
  • ›The airfield was originally constructed by Japanese forces during World War II and later used by Allied forces.
  • ›Nauru Airlines operates Boeing 737 aircraft on routes from this airport.
  • ›Due to Nauru's small size, virtually any point on the island is within a short drive of the airport.
  • ›The airport is critical for humanitarian and medical evacuations given Nauru's remote location in the Pacific.
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Gateway to the Pacific's smallest republic, where ocean meets runway

Nauru International Airport is the sole point of entry for the island nation of Nauru, one of the world's smallest and most isolated countries in the central Pacific Ocean. Originally constructed during World War II by Japanese forces, the airport has served as Nauru's lifeline to the outside world for decades. It handles a modest volume of international traffic, primarily connecting the island to Australia and Fiji, and plays an outsized role in the nation's economic and social connectivity.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal building handling all international arrivals, departures, and limited freight operations for the island.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Private vehicle pick-up by hotels or guesthouses
  • Car rental through local operators (limited availability)
  • Walking or cycling possible to nearby Yaren district locations
Nearby Hotels
  • Menen Hotel
  • Od-N Aiwo Hotel
  • Nauru Government Guesthouse
Dining

Dining options within the terminal are extremely limited, typically offering basic refreshments and snacks. The nearby Yaren district and Aiwo area have a small number of local restaurants and takeaway outlets serving Pacific and Chinese-influenced cuisine. Visitors are advised to check hotel dining availability in advance, as options on the island are sparse overall.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule well in advance as services to Nauru are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Bring sufficient local currency (Australian dollars are accepted) as ATM availability on the island is unreliable.
  • The terminal is very small; arrive early as processing can be slow with limited staff during peak arrivals.
  • Arrange accommodation and airport transfers before arrival, as on-island transport options are very limited.
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Airlines serving this airport

Our Airline
ON
Nauru Air Corporation
ON

Routes

INU → BNEON · 733
INU → MAJON · 733
INU → TRWON · 733

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-3003 routes
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Nauru International Airport is the sole airport in the island nation of Nauru, officially the Republic of Naoero, in the Central Pacific. The airport provides service to regional destinations via the national airline, Nauru Airlines.

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