Travel guide: Asau, Samoa (AAU)
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Local facts
Travel essentials for Asau, Samoa — what to expect on the ground. Asau sits in Samoa (Oceania), in a tropical climate band — tropical southern-hemisphere zone with a wet season and a dry season. Airport IATA code AAU serves the area. Local timezone is Pacific/Apia, which matters for arrivals and check-ins. It sits at -13.46°, -172.60° — useful for weather, daylight, and route planning. Use the live tools below to plan around these facts.
- RegionSamoa, Oceania
- Climate bandtropical southern-hemisphere zone with a wet season and a dry season
- Airport IATA code AAU
- TimezonePacific/Apia
- Coordinates-13.46, -172.60
- Located in the Southern Hemisphere
AAU is the airport code for Asau, a small airfield on the island of Savai'i, the largest island of Samoa, in the South Pacific. Savai'i is a big, lush, volcanic island, less developed and quieter than the main island of Upolu, and is regarded as the heartland of traditional Samoan culture, the fa'a Samoa. Asau lies on the northwest coast of the island, in an area of villages, coast and rainforest. Savai'i is known for its dramatic natural sights: lava fields from historic eruptions, blowholes where the sea spouts through the rocks, waterfalls, and the great Saleaula lava flows that engulfed villages. It is a peaceful island of beaches, reef and strong custom. Asau is a minor airfield; the island is reached mainly by ferry from Upolu and by road, with limited local flights. The climate is warm and tropical, with a wetter and a drier season.
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Frequently asked questions
What airport is AAU?
AAU is the code for Asau, a small airfield on the northwest coast of Savai'i, the largest island of Samoa, in the South Pacific. It is a minor airfield; Savai'i is reached mainly by ferry from the main island, Upolu, and by road, with only limited local flights.
What is Savai'i known for?
Savai'i, where Asau lies, is the largest island of Samoa and the heartland of traditional Samoan culture. It is known for its dramatic natural sights: lava fields from historic eruptions, blowholes where the sea spouts through the rocks, waterfalls, and the great Saleaula lava flows, along with beaches and reef.
How do you get to Savai'i?
Savai'i is reached mainly by ferry across the strait from Upolu, Samoa's main island, which has the country's international airport, and by road once on the island. The small Asau airfield handles only limited flights, so most visitors arrive by the ferry crossing.
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