Translate
Connecting New Caledonia to the Pacific and beyond.
Founded
1983
Headquarters
Nouméa, New Caledonia (France)
Aircalin (Air Caledonie International) is the international flag carrier of New Caledonia, a French special collectivity in the South Pacific. Founded in 1983, the airline operates scheduled international services linking Nouméa to destinations across the Pacific region, Asia, and metropolitan France.
The airline is majority owned by the government of New Caledonia and plays a vital strategic role in connecting the island territory to the wider world. Aircalin has modernized its fleet over the years and operates from its main base at Nouméa–La Tontouta International Airport.
Aircalin is a member of the Vanilla Alliance, a regional cooperation grouping of Indian Ocean and Pacific airlines. The carrier focuses on leisure and business travel, serving routes to Australia, Japan, Japan, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, and other Pacific destinations.
Hubs & network
Aircalin's primary hub is Nouméa–La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in New Caledonia.
Fleet
Aircalin operates a small fleet consisting of Airbus A330 widebody aircraft and ATR turboprops for regional services.
Notable facts
- ›Aircalin is the international flag carrier of New Caledonia, a French special collectivity.
- ›The airline is majority owned by the government of New Caledonia.
- ›Aircalin is a member of the Vanilla Alliance, a cooperative grouping of Pacific and Indian Ocean carriers.
- ›The carrier operates routes to Australia, Japan, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, and France.
- ›Aircalin was established in 1983 to provide international air links for New Caledonia.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
