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Transfert effectif des opérations à La Tontouta le 2 mars 2026

All Air Calédonie flights will depart from Nouméa – La Tontouta Airport starting March 2, 2026.

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Update January 30, 2026: The Government of New Caledonia has published a press release detailing the transportation solution implemented to facilitate passenger access to La Tontouta Airport. For more information, please also consult the official FAQ regarding the transfer of operations from Magenta to La Tontouta.

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November 27, 2025: The Government of New Caledonia announced the effective transfer of Air Calédonie operations to Nouméa – La Tontouta Airport starting March 2, 2026.

For several months, the Air Calédonie teams have been fully mobilized to prepare for this major project. This collaborative effort, conducted in coordination with the authorities and institutional partners, has allowed us to anticipate the technical, operational, and logistical aspects essential to the success of this transition. Thanks to this rigorous preparation, Air Calédonie is ready to welcome its passengers and operate its flights from La Tontouta Airport under optimal conditions.

As part of the final adjustments related to this relocation, some operational adaptations are still being finalized. Air Calédonie, the authorities, institutional partners, and all stakeholders at the airport will soon provide detailed information on the various developments related to this move. Customers affected by a flight change will be notified directly by SMS or email, using the contact information provided when making their reservation. In the event of a postponement or refund, they will benefit from an appropriate commercial policy.

Air Calédonie thanks all its passengers for their trust and understanding during this transition period.

Temporary Suspension of Parcel Shipments

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Update 31/12/2025 : Parcel delivery service has now been restored for all destinations.
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Update 26/12/2025 : Back to normal for Île des Pins deliveries.
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Due to cargo capacity limitations and recent operational disruptions, Air Calédonie is temporarily suspending parcel shipments until further notice.
Parcel shipments already booked and awaiting dispatch will be gradually transported to their destinations as capacity becomes available.
Our teams are fully committed to restoring normal operations as soon as possible.
To check the status of your parcel, we encourage you to use our online tracking tool. This will help prevent call center congestion and allow us to prioritize urgent requests.
We thank you for your understanding and patience.

Flight Schedule Disruptions

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Due to , Air Calédonie is required to cancel several flights to multiple destinations in the coming days. Affected passengers are being individually notified by email or SMS, based on the contact details provided during their booking.

Our teams are fully mobilized to offer . However, opportunities to add extra flights remain limited. We therefore encourage customers whose travel is not urgent to consider postponing their trip, in order to help us manage priority requests more effectively.

To inform us of your preferred resolution (postponement, modification, or refund), please complete the dedicated online form as soon as possible: 👉 Resolution Form

To avoid overloading our call center and , the company reminds customers that most travel-related procedures can be completed online:

  • Booking or modifying tickets (including with the ),
  • Cargo booking,
  • Online check-in,
  • Requests for postponement or cancellation.

Air Calédonie thanks its customers for their .

Flight Schedule Disruptions

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Due to operational constraints, Air Calédonie is currently experiencing flight cancellations on several routes. Affected passengers are being notified by email or SMS, based on the contact details provided during booking.

Our teams are fully mobilized to find solutions as quickly as possible, but the ability to add extra flights remains limited.

Therefore, we encourage customers who are able to do so to postpone their travel and to inform us of their preferred resolution option (rebooking, modification, or refund) as soon as possible via our online form: 👉 Online Resolution Form

We remind our customers that all essential travel procedures can be completed online, including:

  • Booking or purchasing tickets (including with the Carte Transport),
  • Cargo reservations,
  • Online check-in,
  • Requests for rebooking or ticket modifications.

We kindly ask our customers to use these online services to avoid overloading our call center and to allow us to process the most urgent requests more efficiently.

The company thanks its customers for their patience and understanding.

Transfer of Operations to La Tontouta – Flights Now Available for Booking

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The Government of New Caledonia has announced the effective date for the transfer of all Air Calédonie operations to La Tontouta International Airport, starting March 2, 2026. This transfer represents a strategic milestone for the development of domestic and international air transport, offering passengers an enhanced travel experience, improved connectivity with international flights, and modernized infrastructure to serve New Caledonia.

For several months, Air Calédonie has been actively preparing for this transition to ensure its success. The company is pleased to announce that the entire flight schedule is now open for booking until October 24, 2026.

Air Calédonie clarifies that until the effective transfer date of March 2, 2026, domestic flights will continue to operate from Magenta Airport.

For passengers who have already booked travel for a departure/arrival that will ultimately take place at La Tontouta:

  • Automatic Rebooking: Tickets have been automatically modified at no additional cost to the nearest available flight to the original booking. An email and SMS notification has been sent to each affected customer. If the new flight time is inconvenient, special commercial arrangements are available to facilitate modifications or refunds under certain conditions.

  • Note on Changes: If a customer subsequently wishes to modify their ticket, a fare adjustment may apply due to differences in taxes between the two airports.

  • Unpaid Reservations: For customers who have made a reservation but not yet completed payment (unissued ticket), a new flight and fare proposal will be sent promptly, along with an updated purchase deadline.

The company encourages all customers to verify and update their contact information to ensure they receive these communications without delay.

Air Calédonie’s commercial teams remain fully committed to addressing any questions and providing the best possible support to customers, whom they thank for their understanding.

Finally, the company reminds customers that the Government of New Caledonia has created an information page with all the details related to the transfer. Customers are invited to consult it for any additional questions: 👉 Government Information Page: Magenta to La Tontouta Transfer

Port-Vila (VLI) : Temporary flight adjustments on December 2025

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Air Calédonie is notifying its passengers of adjustments to the Port-Vila (VLI) flight schedule for December.
To meet operational needs and optimize service, the following periods are affected:

From December 8 to December 21, 2025:

  • Monday

    • TY915 Nouméa → Port-Vila | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (departure advanced by 1.5 hours)
    • TY916 Port-Vila → Nouméa [Cancelled]

  • Wednesday

    • TY1916 Port-Vila → Nouméa | 12:50 PM – 2:20 PM (new flight)

  • Thursday

    • TY915 Nouméa → Port-Vila | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (departure advanced by 1.5 hours)
    • TY916 Port-Vila → Nouméa [Cancelled]

  • Friday

    • TY1916 Port-Vila → Nouméa | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (new flight)

From December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026:

  • Monday

    • TY915 Nouméa → Port-Vila | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (departure advanced by 1.5 hours)
    • TY916 Port-Vila → Nouméa [Cancelled]

  • Wednesday

    • TY1916 Port-Vila → Nouméa | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (new flight)

  • Thursday

    • TY915 Nouméa → Port-Vila | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (departure advanced by 1.5 hours)
    • TY916 Port-Vila → Nouméa [Cancelled]

  • Friday

    • TY1916 Port-Vila → Nouméa | 12:50 PM – 2:20 PM (new flight)

Important information for affected passengers

Passengers with confirmed tickets on the cancelled Port-Vila to Nouméa flights on Mondays and Thursdays have been automatically rebooked on the new Wednesday or Friday flights. Impacted passengers have been informed individually by SMS or email, based on the contact details provided at the time of booking.
Air Calédonie teams remain at passengers’ disposal for any further information.

The airline thanks its customers for their understanding.

From March 2, 2026: all flights will operate from La Tontouta Airport

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The Government of New Caledonia has announced the effective transfer of Air Calédonie’s operations to Nouméa – La Tontouta Airport starting March 2, 2026.

For several months, Air Calédonie teams have been fully committed to preparing for this major project. This collective effort, carried out in coordination with authorities and institutional partners, has enabled us to anticipate the technical, operational, and logistical aspects essential for the success of this transition. Thanks to this rigorous preparation, Air Calédonie is ready to welcome its passengers and operate its flights from La Tontouta under the best possible conditions.

As part of the final adjustments related to this relocation, some operational adaptations are still being finalized. Air Calédonie, along with the authorities, institutional partners, and all stakeholders at the airport, will soon provide detailed communication regarding the various changes associated with this move. Passengers affected by flight changes will be directly notified via SMS or email, based on the contact details provided during their booking. In the event of a rescheduling or refund, they will benefit from an adapted commercial policy.

Air Calédonie thanks all its passengers for their trust and understanding during this transition period.

Flight Schedule Disruptions

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Due to operational constraints, Air Calédonie is currently experiencing flight cancellations on several routes. Affected passengers are being notified by email or SMS, based on the contact details provided during booking.

Our teams are fully mobilized to find solutions as quickly as possible, but the ability to add extra flights remains limited.

Therefore, we encourage customers who are able to do so to postpone their travel and to inform us of their preferred resolution option (rebooking, modification, or refund) as soon as possible via our online form: 👉 Online Resolution Form

We remind our customers that all essential travel procedures can be completed online, including:

  • Booking or purchasing tickets (including with the Carte Transport),
  • Cargo reservations,
  • Online check-in,
  • Requests for rebooking or ticket modifications.

We kindly ask our customers to use these online services to avoid overloading our call center and to allow us to process the most urgent requests more efficiently.

The company thanks its customers for their patience and understanding.

Flight Disruptions – Port-Vila – Tuesday, October 28

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Due to a technical issue affecting one of our aircraft in Vanuatu, the regular flights to and from Port-Vila on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, have been adjusted as follows:

  • Flight TY1915/SB3242 | Nouméa → Port-Vila: departure at 2:20 p.m., arrival at 3:50 p.m.

  • Flight TY1916/SB3243 | Port-Vila → Nouméa: departure at 4:50 p.m., arrival at 6:20 p.m.

Passengers affected by these changes are being informed personally by email or SMS, based on the contact details provided at the time of booking.

Air Calédonie apologizes for the inconvenience caused and thanks its customers for their patience and understanding.

Flight Schedule Disruptions – October 23 and 24

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Due to technical issues, the airline is forced to adjust its flight schedule and cancel a number of rotations planned for October 23 and 24.

Our teams are fully mobilized to provide transfer solutions as quickly as possible to affected passengers, who are being notified by SMS or email. In the meantime, the airline informs customers that there is no need to contact the call center and thanks them for their patience.

Passengers wishing to postpone or cancel their booking are invited to contact the airline as soon as possible via the dedicated form.

The airline is doing everything possible to minimize the inconvenience caused by this situation and thanks its passengers for their understanding.