Pohnpei Island, formerly known as Ponape or Ascension, is the largest and most developed island in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).
Pohnpei Island is located in the Senyavin Islands group, which are part of the larger Caroline Islands group.
The most convenient route to Pohnpei is by air to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI), located about 2km (1.2mi) north of Kolonia township.
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), also known simply as Micronesia, is an independent republic associated with the United States. It comprises the four states of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae.
Together, the states comprise around 607 islands that sit in the North Pacific Ocean, northeast of Papua New Guinea, south of Guam and the Marianas, east of the Philippines, and about 2900km (1802mi) north of eastern Australia and about 4000km (2485mi) southwest of Hawaii.
We answer the most commonly asked questions (FAQs) about how to get to Pohnpei.
The following are the most convenient and quickest routes to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI), Pohnpei, Micronesia.
Within Micronesia: Air Niugini and United Airlines operate the most convenient flights to Pohnpei.
Chuuk (TKK) to Pohnpei is 1 hr 5 min, direct flight
Kosrae (KSA) to Pohnpei is 1 hr 5 min, direct flight
From United States: United Airlines operates the only convenient flights to Pohnpei with transfers in Honolulu and Majura, the Marshall Islands.
Atlanta to Pohnpei is 24 hrs 31 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Pohnpei is 24 hrs 58 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Pohnpei is 22 hrs 36 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Pohnpei is 21 hrs 56 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Pohnpei is 24 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Pohnpei is 20 hrs 48 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Pohnpei is 19 hrs 58 min, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: WestJet and United Airlines offer the most convenient flights to Pohnpei with transfers in Honolulu and Majura, the Marshall Islands.
Toronto to Pohnpei is 25 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Pohnpei is 27 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Pohnpei is 24 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
From Australia: Qantas and Air Niugini offer the most convenient flights to Pohnpei with transfers in Port Moresby and Truk.
Adelaide to Pohnpei is 12 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Pohnpei is 9 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Pohnpei is 11 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Pohnpei is 10 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Perth to Pohnpei is 15 hrs, 45 min, connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Qantas, Virgin Australia and Air Niugini offer the most convenient flights to Pohnpei with transfers in Brisbane, Port Moresby and Truk.
Auckland to Pohnpei is 14 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
From Singapore: Air Niugini operates the most convenient flights to Pohnpei with transfers in Port Moresby and Truk.
Singapore to Pohnpei is 16 hrs 36 min, connecting flightˆ
From United Kingdom: British Airways, T'way Air and United Airlines offer the most convenient flightsto Pohnpei with transfers in Osaka Kansai, Guam and Truk.
London to Pohnpei is 24 hrs 58 min, connecting flightˆ
From France: Air France, Jeju Air and United Airlines offer the most convenient flights to Pohnpei with transfers in Osaka Kansai, Guam and Truk.
Paris to Pohnpei is 25 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes layover time.)
Pohnpei International Airport (PNI), formerly called Ponape Airport, is located about 2km (1.2mi) north of Kolonia township.
Hotels usually arrange transport by prior arrangement. A minibus taxi is available if you don’t have transport reservations.
Apart from walking, there are taxis, which are relatively inexpensive and often shared. Cost anywhere in Kolonia, including to and from the airport is USD$1. Prices increase the farther you go outside of Kolonia.
There are numerous rental car companies, easily available at the airport. There are no buses in Kolonia.
Latest update: How to get to Pohnpei: 12 September, 2025
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