Overview
Kiribati – a republic of 33 coral islands in the Pacific – is characterized by white sandy beaches and crystal clear lagoons. Not least due to its very remote location, the tourism industry has not been developed here so far. Swaying coconut palms, warm sea breezes and shimmering waters as far as the eye can see – if you want a complete retreat from the stresses of everyday life, you couldn’t find a quieter place. But both the human and animal population of Kiribati is growing. The capital, Tarawa, has one of the highest population densities in the entire Pacific. See other countries in Oceania on ezinereligion.
Getting there
Arriving by plane
From Europe you fly via Australia to Kiribati. Fiji Airways (FJ) connects Melbourne and Sydney to Tarawa in Kiribati via Nadi (Fiji). Solomon Airlines (IE) flies from Brisbane via Honiara (Solomon Islands) to Tarawa. Lufthansa (LH) offers flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from Frankfurt/M. and Swiss (LX) from Zurich in cooperation with Qantas Airways (QF) via Singapore. Feeder flights from Vienna to Frankfurt/M. and Zurich with Austrian Airlines (OS).
Flight times
Melbourne – Tarawa: 10 hrs 50 mins; Sydney – Tarawa: 10 hrs; Brisbane – Tarawa: 7 hours Flight time from Germany, Austria and Switzerland to Australia: approx. 22 hours (varies depending on the length of stay for stopovers).
Departure fee
None.
Arrival by car
Documents: In addition to the national driver’s license, the international driver’s license is required.
Arrival by ship
International ports are located on Tarawa and Banaba.
Cruise ships
Cruise ships from all over the world from shipping companies such as Holland America Line, Phoenix (start in Europe) and Hapag Lloyd Cruises dock on Kiribati.
Transportation
Traveling by plane
Air Kiribati (IK) has regular scheduled flights from Tarawa to almost all of the surrounding islands. Coral Sun Airways also serves all island airports and also offers charter flights.
Traveling by car/bus
On Kiritmati, a road runs along the coast around the island.
Right-hand traffic/left-hand traffic
Left
Condition of the roads
All-weather roads are practically only found in the urban area of Tarawa.
Car rental
Rental cars are only available in Tarawa.
Taxi
There are no taxis in Kiribati.
Coach
Tarawa has cheap buses that can be stopped anywhere to get on or off.
Documentation
In addition to the national driver’s license, the international driver’s license is required.
Traveling in the city
Tarawa allows travelers to explore on foot or by bus.
Traveling by ship
Passenger ferries connect the smaller islands. You can also rent boats to the more distant islands.
