Samoa is located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean and south of the Equator, just 5 1/2 hours direct flying time from Sydney.
Virgin Samoa currently operates a Boeing 737-800 aircraft 3 times per week from Sydney and once per week from Brisbane. Flight connections are also available through Auckland. Virgin Samoa (formerly Polynesian Blue) commenced operations in November 2005 and is the innovative joint venture formed by Virgin Australia and the Government of Samoa.
Air New Zealand operates direct services between Auckland and Samoa with numerous connections to and from Australia.
Faleolo International Airport is located 35km to the west of the nation's capital, Apia.
