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    "addressCountry": "Fiji",
    "addressLocality": "Malolo Lailai Island"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Fiji Airways"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Malolo Lailai Island",
  "code": "PTF",
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  "connection_tips": "Malolo Lailai Island Airport (PTF) is a private island airstrip serving the resort archipelago in the Mamanuca group of Fiji. Access is strictly via domestic hops from Nadi (NAN) using Pacific Island Air or Sun Air. Ground transport on the island is limited to resort-provided electric buggies which meet every arrival for the 5-minute transfer to Musket Cove or Plantation Island resorts.\n\nMalolo Lailai is the resort-transfer side of Fiji aviation: guests use the strip to reach Musket Cove, Lomani, Plantation Island, or the marina-linked stays on the island, and the real schedule is usually the resort boat, not a public terminal queue. That is why the airport matters most when the transfer timing from Nadi has already been matched to check-in.\n\nBecause the runway runs across the narrow island, there is no large terminal complex to speak of; the practical arrival is a short hop straight into the tourism belt on foot, by resort vehicle, or by a boat connection to a neighboring island. In that setting the airport is a convenience layer for the resorts, not a place to improvise transport. A resort buggy or boat transfer should already be timed to match the Nadi arrival bank there.",
  "country": "Fiji",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=FJD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Take the 10-minute flight from Nadi to skip the 1-hour ferry ride.",
    "Resort buggies handle all transfers; no independent transport exists.",
    "Pack extremely light in soft bags to comply with weight limits.",
    "The coastal views from the plane are world-class - get a window seat.",
    "Try the local Mamanuca-style seafood at the resort cafes after landing."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Malolo+Lailai+Island+Airport",
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  "iataCode": "PTF",
  "icao": "NFFO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -17.778448,
  "layover_planner_info": "Malolo Lailai Island center is reachable by local transport.",
  "longitude": 177.196996,
  "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": "Seek assistance at airline service desks for missed connections.",
  "name": "Malolo Lailai Island Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "NAN",
      "name": "Nadi International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MNF",
      "name": "Mana Island Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Malolo Lailai Island Airport (PTF) is a primary regional aviation hub serving the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji, located approximately 12 miles (20 km) offshore from Nadi. The airport operates from a single, compact open-air passenger terminal designed for high efficiency and a relaxed island atmosphere, primarily catering to domestic transfers and private charters. It acts as a critical infrastructure link, connecting international visitors from Nadi (NAN) to the world-class resorts of the Mamanuca archipelago via regular 10-minute flights operated by Pacific Island Air.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides essential basic amenities across its unified single-level layout, featuring functional check-in areas and a sheltered waiting lounge for departing guests. Infrastructure is purposefully minimalistic, reflecting the island's resort focus, and travelers should note that the facility lacks modern commercial luxuries such as duty-free shops or full-service restaurants. Most passenger logistics, including baggage handling and flight coordination, are managed in close partnership with local resorts like Musket Cove and Plantation Island, providing a seamless and professional transition for travelers.\n\nGround transportation at PTF is exceptionally convenient, as the airfield is situated within easy walking distance or a short resort-provided shuttle ride of the island's main accommodation centers. A unique feature of the facility is its 2,100-foot grass and dirt runway, which typically operates during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). While the airport building offers limited services, the broader island campus features a medical center, a small supermarket, and various waterfront bars and boutiques all accessible within minutes of arrival, providing a streamlined environment for tourists exploring Fiji's turquoise lagoons.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/NFFO/Malolo-Lailai-Island-Airport"
}