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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "New Caledonia",
    "addressLocality": "Noum\u00e9a"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Aircalin",
    "Air France",
    "Qantas",
    "Air New Zealand",
    "Air Vanuatu"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Noum\u00e9a",
  "code": "NOU",
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  "connection_tips": "La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) is New Caledonia's main long-haul gateway, but the most important connection rule is that many onward domestic flights do not leave from here at all. They leave from Magenta Airport in Noum\u00e9a. That turns what looks like a normal airport connection into a real road transfer across greater Noum\u00e9a, and it should be planned as such rather than treated like an airside handoff.\n\nFor travelers staying in Noum\u00e9a, shared shuttles and pre-booked transfers usually make the most sense because the airport is a long drive from the city and taxis can be expensive. For travelers continuing domestically to the Loyalty Islands or \u00cele des Pins, the airport change to Magenta is the key operational step. The safe plan is to build enough buffer that immigration, baggage, the city transfer, and check-in at Magenta can all happen without turning a delayed long-haul arrival into a broken domestic itinerary.\n\nUse NOU as a true international gateway, not as if it were physically joined to New Caledonia's domestic system. If the journey ends in Noum\u00e9a, the shuttle decision is the main issue. If it continues onward domestically, the Magenta transfer becomes the whole connection strategy. The airport itself is manageable. The handoff between international arrival and Noum\u00e9a's separate domestic airport is what deserves the most planning and time.",
  "country": "New Caledonia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XPF",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Pre-book a shared shuttle (*navette*) for the best city transfer value.",
    "Allow 4 hours if you need to transfer to Magenta Airport (GEA) for domestic flights.",
    "Official airport taxis have fixed-ish rates; agree on price first.",
    "Terminal Wi-Fi is good for 30 minutes for free at this airport.",
    "Try the local French pastries at the terminal cafe before you fly."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=La+Tontouta+International+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XPF",
  "iataCode": "NOU",
  "icao": "NWWW",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -22.014,
  "layover_planner_info": "Modern international terminal with standard amenities. Suitable for shorter layovers; the city center is a drive away for longer stays.",
  "longitude": 166.213,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's service desk located in the main hall for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "La Tontouta International Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "GEA",
      "name": "Magenta Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) is the primary air gateway to New Caledonia, serving the capital city of Noum\u00e9a. The terminal is a modern and spacious facility that has undergone significant expansion to handle an increasing volume of international traffic, particularly connecting New Caledonia with major hubs in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and various Pacific islands. it is a critical hub for the territory's economy, supporting the local tourism and nickel mining sectors.\n\nInside the terminal, passengers have access to standard international airport amenities, including several duty-free shops featuring local New Caledonian products and French luxury goods, a selection of restaurants offering both local Kanak cuisine and French favorites, and comfortable waiting lounges. The airport is equipped with modern security, customs, and immigration facilities to ensure efficient processing for all travelers. It also features a Hibiscus Lounge for business travelers and those looking for a more relaxed wait. The contemporary design incorporates cultural elements reflecting the unique heritage of New Caledonia.\n\nGround transportation from the airport to Noum\u00e9a city center, which is approximately 50 kilometers away, is available via local shuttle buses, taxis, and car rental options available directly outside the terminal. The airport's location near the Tontouta River offers travelers unique views of the surrounding mountains and the coastal plains during arrival and departure. It remains a premier international hub, reflecting the modern growth and potential of New Caledonia and providing a professional and welcoming welcome to all visitors.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.noumea-airport.nc/en/practical-info/terminal-map"
}