Why go
- Capital of Samoa.
- Served by Maota Airport (MXS).
History
Apia is the capital and largest city of Samoa. It is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second-largest island. Apia falls within the political district (itūmālō) of Tuamasaga. It is the world's westernmost capital of a sovereign state.
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Fugalei Street
American, Cake, Coffee Shop, Deli, Donut, Cafe · Features: vegetarian options
Juice, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Ice Cream fast food
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Cafe · cafe · facebook.com
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Food Court · food court
Burger, Fried Chicken, Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Pizza/Italian restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Cafe · Features: vegan options
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Food Court · food court
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Food Court · food court
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Cafe · Coffee Shop/Breakfast cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Pizza/Pasta restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
44 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Faleolo International Airport (APW) 26 km to the centre
Apia, AA, WS — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Air Pacific, Air New Zealand, US Airways, Virgin Australia) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Auckland, Honolulu, Nandi (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air Pacific FJ (737-800) · 2 routes: Honolulu, Nandi
- Air New Zealand NZ (A320, 767-300) · 1 route: Auckland
- US Airways US (A320, 767-300) · 1 route: Auckland*
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800) · 1 route: Auckland*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Fagali'i Airport (FGI) 3 km to the centre
Apia, TU, WS — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Maota Airport (MXS) 54 km to the centre
Maota, PA, WS — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Apia Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre · Samoa Shipping Corporation Ltd
Apia - Pago Pago
Ferry route · Samoa Shipping Corporation Ltd
Apia - Tokelau
Ferry route · Transtok
Where to stay
Ififi St, Apia, Samoa · faithaccommodation.com
Falealili St, Apia, Samoa · lynnsgetawayhotel.com
Togafu'afu'a Rd, Lalovaea, Samoa · booking.com
Main South Coast Rd, Saleapaga, Samoa · facebook.com
Salenesa St, Apia, Samoa · lynnsgetaway.com
Matafagatele St, Apia, Samoa · oliviasaccommodation.com
White House Hotel, Fugalei Street, Fugalei St, Apia, Samoa · bit.ly
56FG+VH4, Mulinu'u Rd, Apia, Samoa · amanakihotel.com
Apia Park Street, Apia, Samoa · samoanahotel.com
Lefaga, Matautu, Samoa · returntoparadiseresort.com
Apia, Samoa · thesamoanoutriggerhotel.com
57C3+G7C, Matautu St, Apia, Samoa · taumeasinaislandresortsamoa.com
46QQ+G6, Cross Island Rd, Apia, Samoa · lemanumeahotel.com
Beach Rd, Apia, Samoa · tanoahotels.com
Matautu St, Apia, Samoa · alaimoana.ws
Taufusi Road, Apia, Samoa · taufusihotel.com
563R+29J, Falealili St, Apia, Samoa · inselfehmarnsamoa.com
Salanesa Rd, Apia, Samoa · alecshotel.com
Mulinu'u Rd, Apia, Samoa · hotelelisa.ws
Ululoloa Heights, Apia, Samoa · traditionresort.com
Eagle Wings, Togafu'afu'a Rd, Apia, Samoa · eaglewings.ws
Main Beach Rd, Apia, Samoa · lavahotel.ws
Main Beach Road, Apia, Samoa · marriott.com
British and American Memorial, Mulinu'u Rd, Apia, Samoa · hotelmilleniasamoa.com
563C+6P6, Apia, Samoa
56CW+CGG, Beach Road, Apia, Samoa
Apia, Samoa
564Q+W9X, Ififi St, Apia, Samoa
56FG+CJJ, Mulinu'u Rd, Apia, Samoa
Vaitele St, Apia, Samoa
Apia, Samoa
56FV+2JC, Apia, Samoa
557W+6Q9, Vaiusu Rd, Vaitele, Samoa
Beach Rd, Apia, Samoa
Apia, Samoa · tivoliaparthotelsamoa.com
Fugalei St, Apia, Samoa · facebook.com
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Maota Airport (MXS); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: APW has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Auckland, Honolulu, Nandi). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Apia Ferry Terminal, 0.9 km); routes include Apia - Pago Pago, Apia - Tokelau.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Apia, Western Samoa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.