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Cash is king in Tarawa: there are no exchange counters and just one ATM in the arrivals hall dispensing Australian dollars. For better rates and fewer queues, bring some AUD or head to bank branches in Bairiki or Betio soon after landing.
Pick up last‑minute spirits, chocolates, and a few name‑brand fragrances at Bonriki’s small duty‑free counter, open around international flights in the single‑terminal departures hall. Prices usually beat Tarawa’s shop shelves, and there’s sometimes an arrivals desk, too, when inbound flights touch down.
Hungry before your island hop? Bonriki keeps it simple with a small café and one or two snack counters near check‑in and the departure lounge, serving hot pies, tuna sandwiches, and strong coffee when flights are on. Expect coffee around AUD 3–5 and light meals AUD 10–15—slightly higher than in Bairiki or Betio—so grab favorites early as items sell out.
Basic first aid is available in the small terminal during flight times, with staff ready to call an ambulance if needed. For prescriptions, COVID tests, or a wider choice of medications, it’s a short drive to Tungaru Central Hospital and clinics in Bikenibeu, where services are paid and run on standard business hours.
Bonriki doesn’t have lockers, but you can often arrange a short-term, staff‑supervised hold during flight hours or leave bags with nearby guesthouses along South Tarawa. Expect modest fees (around AUD 5–15 per bag per day), simple ID checks, and case‑by‑case acceptance for oversize items.
Think laid‑back island waiting: two small seating areas — a public hall before security and a simple departures room by the gates — keep things easy, with no formal lounges to navigate. Wi‑Fi is scarce and outlets are few, so bring a SIM and a power bank; the terminal opens around flight times rather than 24/7.
Bonriki Airport (TRW) on South Tarawa, Kiribati, opened in the 1940s as a wartime airfield and today operates from a single small terminal as the nation’s primary international gateway. Compact but vital, Bonriki handles regional connections and domestic link-ups to outer islands, with taxis, shared minibuses and scheduled domestic flights providing the main local access. Air Kiribati uses Bonriki as its primary base and regional carriers such as Fiji Airways offer regular international services. Facilities are basic and traveler-friendly, and while airport costs on-site are low, airfares can be higher than average due to the airport’s remote location.
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