Airport
Maota Airport (MXS)
Maota Airport is the main domestic gateway to the island of Savai'i, serving the town of Salelologa and nearby villages. Compare transfer options to Salelologa township, the ferry terminal, and resorts across Savai'i.
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About Maota Airport
Maota Airport is the main domestic airport on Savai'i, the largest island in Samoa. It serves Salelologa, the island's main township and ferry port, and provides the primary air link between Savai'i and Upolu.
The airport has been in operation since the early 1990s. Its runway was tar-sealed in 1994, and the airport was declared a customs port of entry in 1997. After domestic services were suspended for a period, the airport was refurbished in late 2020 and Samoa Airways resumed scheduled domestic flights later that year.
Located about 2 km south of Salelologa township and the ferry terminal, Maota Airport sits at the east end of Savai'i. The single open fale terminal and short asphalt runway are suited to small passenger aircraft such as the Twin Otter, with operations limited to daylight hours.
Travelers can continue from the airport by taxi or pre-arranged transfer to Salelologa, the ferry terminal, and resorts and villages across Savai'i.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Maota Airport operates through a single small passenger terminal built as an open fale. The airport handles domestic flights connecting Savai'i with Upolu, with no separate international or airline-specific terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Maota Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Maota Airport to Salelologa, the ferry terminal, hotels and resorts across Savai'i.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, village visits, business needs or sightseeing around Savai'i.
Car Rental
Rent a car through nearby Salelologa for independent travel around Savai'i after arriving at Maota Airport.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Maota Airport, Salelologa, the ferry terminal, hotels and event venues.
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