Funafuti International Airport - FUN
Funafuti International Airport serves Funafuti, the capital city of the island nation of Tuvalu. It is located in the a few minutes from the city center in the Funafuti Atoll. The airport also serves the rest of the country, as it is the only airport in Tuvalu. Owned and operated by the Tuvalu Government, the airport sits at an elevation of three meters above sea level. The main airline that serves Funafuti International Airport is Fiji Airways, which operates under Fiji Link. Another airline that operates there is Air Kirabati. Funafuti International Airport’s IATA code is FUN.
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FUN was built by U.S.’ Seabees, also known as the United States Naval Construction Battalions, during World War II. The original airport had an airstrip and a control tower. When the fighting moved further down to Japan, the Americans moved out of the airport. After the war, in the late 1940s, the airfield was developed into a military airport. Funafuti International Airport has one runway with an asphalt surface. It originally had a coral aggregate surface. In 2016, further improvements were made to the runway. Airlines that operate in Funafuti International Airport include Air Kiribati and Fiji Airways. Destinations include Tarawa and Suva. Nearby cities include Funafuti and Fongafale.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A small number of hotels located in the area served by Funafuti International Airport. The best-rated hotel in the area is Esfam Lodge, located in Vaiaku, Funafuti. It is just 2 minutes from the airport and is walking distance to many of its great beaches. Another hotel near the hotel is Warmasiri Lodge.
On this page it is easy to search for Funafuti, Tuvalu airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Funafuti, Tuvalu (FUN-Funafuti Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the FUN airport.
Most of these FUN
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Funafuti, Tuvalu
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Funafuti, Tuvalu Hotels
View all Funafuti, Tuvalu (FUN-Funafuti Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Funafuti, Tuvalu (FUN-Funafuti Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Funafuti, Tuvalu (FUN-Funafuti Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Funafuti, Tuvalu (FUN-Funafuti Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 6:14 PM.
The temperature feels like 95.5 with a humidity level of 78 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 7 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 9 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:59 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/24
Few clouds
85°F
High: 86°F
Low: 84°F
Precipitation: 45%
Saturday
5/25
Few clouds
85°F
High: 86°F
Low: 85°F
Precipitation: 35%
Sunday
5/26
Few clouds
85°F
High: 86°F
Low: 84°F
Precipitation: 40%
Monday
5/27
Moderate rain
85°F
High: 85°F
Low: 84°F
Precipitation: 75%
Tuesday
5/28
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
85°F
High: 86°F
Low: 85°F
Precipitation: 90%
Wednesday
5/29
Heavy rain
85°F
High: 86°F
Low: 85°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Funafuti, Tuvalu FUN airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free FUN airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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