# Asau Airport (AAU)

> Asau, WS · in the village of Asau on the northwestern coast of Savaii

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## Facts

- **IATA**: AAU
- **ICAO**: NSAU
- **Timezone**: Pacific/Apia
- **Runways**: 1
- **Terminals**: 2
- **Official site**: https://www.samoaairports.com/airports/asau-airport

## Overview

## Welcome

Asau Airport isn't your typical airfield. Nestled on the edge of a jungle and primarily serving small domestic hops, it's a bare-bones facility offering invaluable access to Savai‘i’s remote northwestern coast. Don't expect the usual rush or amenities; the real charm lies in its proximity to local fales, surf spots, and a taste of old Polynesia.

## At a glance

Located in the village of Asau, this coastal strip primarily serves smaller aircraft with its minimal facilities. Thinking of Asau Airport more as a gateway than a destination is the key to navigating this unique transit point.

## Terminals & layout

The airport features two terminals: the VIP Terminal and the Regional Terminal. Facilities are minimal, embodying the essence of a remote stopover, ensuring that the journey itself remains central when you land here.

## Getting to and from the city

Once you land at Asau, your next step involves pre-arranged transportation. It's a common practice to coordinate with hotels or guesthouses in advance as taxis aren't readily available on-site. Getting around requires planning due to the sparsity of local transport options.

## Traveller essentials

Prepare for an off-the-grid experience. Bring water, snacks, and Samoan tala, as facilities are scarce. The absence of ATMs and credit card acceptance at the terminal emphasizes the need for sufficient cash. Also, check your flight schedule a day ahead, as reports hint at potential last-minute changes on smaller routes.

## Dining & shopping highlights

Dining and shopping are virtually non-existent at Asau Airport. Carry what you need from Apia or nearby villages. Remember, this airport is more about what you find after you leave the runway than what’s available there.

## Lounges

You won't find any lounges in this rudimentary venue. The experience here is all about embracing the simplicity of travel. Focus instead on the destinations awaiting you on Savai‘i.

## Insider tips

- **Insider:** The airside views at Asau feel like a private strip, offering gorgeous coastline and forest sights, as seen from the uncrowded, simple terminal.

- **Avoid:** Don’t expect food or shops on-site. Bring essentials from Apia or another stop.

- **Time:** Domestic flights can deal with delays or schedule changes - always double-check your flight schedule a day before.

- **Local:** The proximity to beaches and fale stays on the northwest coast is an unmissable dive into the feel of old Polynesia.

- **Time:** Build in a buffer for delays, especially if connecting to ferries or international flights on the same day.

- **Quiet:** During boarding, you'll often be close to aircraft on the tarmac, providing unique photo opportunities.

- **Money:** Carry cash in tala, as credit cards aren’t widely accepted and ATMs are missing in action.

## Terminals (2)

- **Regional Terminal**
- **VIP Terminal**

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: The airside views at Asau feel like a private strip, offering gorgeous coastline and forest sights, as seen from the uncrowded, simple terminal.
- _Avoid_: Don’t expect food or shops on-site. Bring essentials from Apia or another stop.
- _Time_: Domestic flights can deal with delays or schedule changes - always double-check your flight schedule a day before.
- _Local_: The proximity to beaches and fale stays on the northwest coast is an unmissable dive into the feel of old Polynesia.
- _Time_: Build in a buffer for delays, especially if connecting to ferries or international flights on the same day.
- _Quiet_: During boarding, you'll often be close to aircraft on the tarmac, providing unique photo opportunities.
- _Money_: Carry cash in tala, as credit cards aren’t widely accepted and ATMs are missing in action.