Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Mata-Utu
The capital's volcanic-stone cathedral, next to the royal palace of the King of Uvea.
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Airport · Wallis and Futuna, France
Wallis-Hihifo WLS
6 km from central Wallis and Futuna. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Wallis-Hihifo Airport is the gateway to the territory of Wallis and Futuna. It lies in the Hihifo district, in the north of Wallis island, about 7 km from Mata-Utu, the capital. It is run directly by the State civil aviation service.
Terminal
The airport has a small Polynesian-style terminal. Aircalin operates the flights to Nouméa, in New Caledonia, and the Twin Otter link with Futuna. Seats are limited, so book ahead.
Services
Services are basic: a check-in area, a departure lounge and a car park. There is no public transport; it is best to rent a car or arrange a pick-up with your accommodation.
Getting to the city
Taxi y traslados
There is no public transport and taxis are very scarce. Most travellers rent a car or arrange a pick-up with their accommodation; Mata-Utu is about 7 km away.
Airport map
Terminal
A small terminal run by the State civil aviation service. Aircalin links it with Nouméa and, by Twin Otter, with Futuna.
Wallis and Futuna
Things to do in Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna, a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific between Fiji and Samoa, is home to three traditional Polynesian kingdoms. Wallis (Uvea), with its capital Mata-Utu, has crater lakes and a lagoon dotted with islets; Futuna is more mountainous and wild.
Lac Lalolalo
An almost perfectly round crater lake, ringed by sheer walls and forest, in the south-west of Wallis.
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Talietumu
Remains of a 15th-century Tongan fort, the most important archaeological site on Wallis.
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Basilique Saint-Pierre-Chanel de Poi
A shrine on Futuna dedicated to Saint Peter Chanel, Oceania's first martyr, and a place of pilgrimage.
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Îlots du lagon de Wallis
Around fifteen sandy, wooded islets dot the lagoon. Faioa is the largest, with turquoise-water beaches.
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How far is the airport from central Wallis and Futuna?
Wallis-Hihifo airport is about 6 km from central Wallis and Futuna.
How do I get from the airport to central Wallis and Futuna?
From Wallis-Hihifo airport you can take Taxi y traslados (taxi). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Wallis-Hihifo airport have?
Wallis-Hihifo has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Wallis and Futuna?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The passenger terminal, in traditional Polynesian style: Vogensto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The control tower with the flags of France, Europe and Uvea: Brigitte & Heinz, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The Twin Otter linking Wallis with Futuna, on the apron: Brigitte & Heinz, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Mata-Utu: Brigitte & Heinz, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lac Lalolalo: Vogensto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Talietumu: Tauʻolunga, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Basilique Saint-Pierre-Chanel de Poi: Vogensto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Îlots du lagon de Wallis: Norarod91, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons