Getting to "The Villages" of Christmas Island

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. Flights between Christmas Island and Honolulu are by charter flight. Departure times to Christmas Island 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 Kiribati Government has chartered an 18 passenger Gulfstream turboprop to service passengers traveling to Christmas Island. The service is through Maritime Air Charters in Honolulu. The flight will be on the same weekly Tuesday - Tuesday schedule.
*exact flight times will vary with departure dates.

Baggage is limited to 44lbs per person

You need to plan on overnighting in Honolulu Monday night and the following Tuesday night when the flight returns.

For information on the aircraft - www.maritimeaircharters.com .

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 The Villages staff 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