Truk Lagoon is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean between the Philippines and Hawaii. How do you get there? It feels like it will be complicated, but it is not.
Which airport do I need to select to get to Truk Lagoon?
When searching for flights, book your ticket to Chuuk International Airport (TKK) on Weno Island, Federated Stated of Micronesia.
Most flights to Chuuk International Airport (TKK) require a transit via Guam (GUM), United States or via Port Moresby (POM) in Papua New Guinea.
The Guam option
Getting to Guam is a lot easier and you will have several options flying from different part of the world:
- Asia: Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, China
- USA: Chicago, Honolulu, Los Angeles
- Other Pacific islands: Saipan, Palau
In Guam, you will then board the direct flight to Chuuk, which is then only a 90 minutes’ flight with United Airlines.
IMPORTANT: As Guam is United States’ territory, you will need to ensure you have proper visa to transit. For most nationalities, this will mean obtaining and ESTA online prior to travel.
The Port Moresby option
Getting to Port Moresby can be a bit trickier but transiting in Papua New Guinea might be an option if you want to avoid the USA. Air Niugini operates a weekly flight from POM to Chuuk.
You can fly to Port Moresby from most Asian airports, Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific islands and nations.
From Truk Lagoon, it is not far to reach the Solomons, Philippines, or Palau. So while you are in the area, you could consider combining your diving holiday in Truk Lagoon with one of our amazing liveaboards in other destinations.
