Cheap flights from South Tarawa (TRW)

Tarawa's airport on Bonriki islet, capital Kiribati

Bonriki International (TRW) is the main airport of Kiribati, located on the southeastern end of Tarawa atoll about 11 km from Bairiki. It is served by Fiji Airways from Nadi, Nauru Airlines from Brisbane and Nauru, and Air Kiribati for domestic island flights. TRW is the principal gateway to the Gilbert Islands.

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Major carriers: Fiji Airways, Nauru Airlines, Air Kiribati.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Tarawa (TRW)?
Fiji Airways from Nadi and Nauru Airlines from Brisbane via Nauru are the two main international carriers, while Air Kiribati handles domestic outer-island flights. Flightmussy compares both international carriers on one fare chart so you can see who is cheapest week by week, free.
How far is Bonriki Airport from South Tarawa?
Bonriki International sits about 11 km from Bairiki on Tarawa atoll, with the road following the long, narrow island. Drives can take 25-40 minutes depending on traffic. Flightmussy focuses on the flight portion, with cheapest-week visibility across 12 months.
When should I book flights to Kiribati?
Frequencies are limited so booking 2-3 months ahead is wise, especially for Fiji Airways NAN-TRW which fills early. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap shows availability and pricing for the full year, helping you spot the cheapest week before seats run out, free to use.
Is there a direct flight from Brisbane to Tarawa?
Nauru Airlines operates BNE-TRW services, typically routing via Nauru rather than fully non-stop. Flightmussy reads the live schedule on every search and displays the actual routing and total flight time, so you'll see honest journey lengths, free without an account.

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