How do you get to Palau?
Getting There5.4/10Harder to reach than about 50% of cities
- Main airport
- Roman Tmetuchl International Airport
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: palaudiveadventures.com, fishnfins.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Palau uses the US Dollar (USD) as official currency—no currency exchange needed for US travelers; bring USD cash as ATM availability is limited outside Koror and exchange services are very limited
- Arrive at the airport early (3 hours before international flights) and arrange ground transport in advance, as taxis do not wait at the terminal
- Flight schedules to Palau are limited and subject to change; same-day connections (e.g., from Manila) are difficult due to arrival/departure timing conflicts
- No rental cars or taxis required for Rock Islands and marine day trips—these are accessed via organized boat tours and charters departing from Koror
Airport
- Code
- ROR
- Name
- Roman Tmetuchl International Airport
- Location
- Airai, Babeldaob Island
- Facilities
- Single runway, small but efficient with customs, immigration, baggage claim, car rental desks, and Palau Visitors Authority kiosk
- Distance To City Center
- 20-30 minutes drive from Koror
- International Flights Only
- Yes
Key Routes
Manila (MNL)
- Frequency
- Tuesday and Friday
- Travel time
- 3.5 hours
Guam (GUM)
- Frequency
- Almost daily
- Travel time
- 2 hours
Taipei (TPE)
- Frequency
- Four times per week
- Travel time
- 4 hours
Seoul (ICN)
- Frequency
- Four days per week
- Travel time
- 4.5 hours
Brisbane (BNE)
- Frequency
- Regular service
- Travel time
- 5.9 hours
Major Airlines
- United Airlines
- China Airlines
- Philippine Airlines
- Air Niugini
- Qantas Airways
- Asiana Airlines
- Korean Airlines
- Cambodia Airways
Ground Transport
- Public Transit
- No public bus or metro system operates in Palau
- Notes
- Many roads lack footpaths and have limited shoulders; overtaking slow vehicles is illegal
Options
Taxi
- Availability
- No cabs wait at airport; must be pre-arranged
- From Airport To Koror
- Available
Hotel Shuttle Services
- Availability
- Offered by many accommodations
- From Airport To Koror
- Available
Car Rental
- Availability
- Available at airport for independent travel
- Requirements
- International driving license accepted; right-hand driving; national speed limit 40 km/h
Visa And Entry
- Visa Required
- No
- Environmental Fee
- $100
Mandatory fee for all visitors; typically included in airline ticket
- Passport Validity
- Minimum 6 months beyond arrival date
- Entry Requirements
- Palau Entry Form must be submitted 72 hours or less before arrival
- Visa Exempt Duration
- Up to 1 year
Regional Connections
- Ferry
- Research needed - no specific schedule/cost data currently available
- Rock Islands Access
- Primary access via day-tour boats/charters from Koror; no scheduled inter-island ferry system documented in available sources
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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