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Getting to Chuuk

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Getting to Chuuk (Weno Island, the capital of Chuuk State) involves international and regional air travel, as there are no direct flights from most countries outside the Pacific region. Here’s how to reach Chuuk:

 

By Air (Main Entry Point)

Chuuk International Airport (TKK)

  • Located on Weno Island.
  • This is the only airport with scheduled commercial flights to Chuuk.

 

 

Flight Routes

 

1. From the United States (via Guam or Hawaii)

  • United Airlines (Island Hopper):
    • Route: Honolulu (HNL) → Majuro → Kwajalein → Kosrae → Pohnpei → Chuuk → Guam
    • Operates 3 times per week (check current schedule).
    • This is the most scenic and well-known way to reach Chuuk.
  • Alternative:
    • Fly to Guam (GUM) from Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, or Honolulu.
    • From Guam, take a direct United Airlines flight to Chuuk (about 1.5–2 hours).

 

2. From Asia or Australia

  • Fly to Guam via:
    • Tokyo (NRT)
    • Seoul (ICN)
    • Manila (MNL)
    • Then connect to Chuuk via United Airlines.

 

3. From other Micronesian States

  • Chuuk is connected to:
    • Pohnpei
    • Kosrae
    • Yap
  • Regional flights are operated by United Airlines.

 

 

By Sea

  • Passenger ferries and cargo ships connect Chuuk with other FSM states, but schedules are irregular and travel time is long (often several days).

 

 

Travel Tips:

  • Book flights early: Limited seats and few flights.
  • Visa: FSM allows visa-free entry for to 30 days for many nationalities (including U.S. citizens).

COVID & Entry Requirements: Check with FSM Immigration and Health Services for the latest protocols.

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