Getting to Christmas Island Outfitters

To get to Christmas Island you will need to make travel arrangements to and from Honolulu, Hawaii and also hotel arrangements in Honolulu. All trips to Christmas Island start and end in Honolulu. You should plan to arrive in Honolulu on Monday. Most guests prefer to stay at the Honolulu Airport Hotel (808-836-0661). You will need to arrive in Honolulu on Monday or before your scheduled stay. Your flight between Honolulu and Christmas Island is on a Maritime Charter Flight G1 twin turbo prop. Departure times may vary and will be noted on your e-ticket. Directions to the airport (next to the Honolulu international airport) will arrive with your pre-trip package after booking your trip. The flight is 4 1⁄2 hours. Snacks and water are provided on the plane.

At this time all fishing packages are Tuesday to Tuesday. Christmas Island is actually across the International Date Line and their corresponding days are Wednesdays to Wednesdays. We can assist you with booking this flight with Christmas Island Outfitters. Most travelers to CI will stay in Honolulu the night after the trip in addition to the night before. This way you can travel relaxed knowing you don’t have to make tight connections when arriving Honolulu after departing Christmas Island.
The price of the r/t ticket at this time is $1070 and may be charged to your credit card with no extra fee. This fee is subject to change.

Depart Honolulu.
The G1 turbo prop charter flight to Christmas Island departs Honolulu Tuesday morning between 7:00-9:00 AM.
**Please refer to your e-ticket for exact flight times.

If you want snacks, liquor or wine, purchase them in Honolulu before you depart for Christmas Island. You are allowed 1 liter of liquor, wines or spirits. On arrival to Christmas Island, you will clear Customs and a lodge representative will be there to meet you and transfer you to the lodge. Once the guests arrive at the lodge, unpack and settle-in, they will be briefed about the weeks fishing program with the guides on hand.

DOCUMENTATION:
It is necessary to have a Passport that is valid for 6 months from your date of arrival to Christmas Island. A visa is no longer required of US citizens.

MONEY:
Take an ample amount of small bills (US $1.00, $5.00, $10 and $20) for tipping and purchasing small items. Australian Dollars is the currency at Christmas Island, but US Dollars are accepted at the exchange rate of the day. You will need to bring $34.00 cash for your fishing license and $20.00 cash for you exit fee. Be sure to keep that $20.00 aside. Bring sufficient cash for your bar tab.