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The Noumea Sydney Noumea flight scheduled on Saturday 14th June is now cancelled due to a maintenance operation that has become imperative on the aircraft initially planned to operate this flight. 

Our absolute priority is to ensure the safety of our passengers and crew, and this technical intervention, although not originally planned, cannot be postponed. 

Customers affected by this change will be offered an alternative solution as soon as possible, either on another flight of the same day or on the previous day's flight, exceptionally operated by A330.

Adjustment of flight schedule from October 2025 to March 2026

To optimize our flight program, to better meet demand while improving connections with our partners, we are making the following adjustments for the period from October 2025 to March 2026.

✈ between Noumea, Bangkok and Paris: 3rd frequency on Mondays from November 17, 2025, in addition to Wednesdays and Saturdays

• SB500: Departure from Nouméa at 01:30am, arrival in Bangkok at 7:40am
• SB500 : Departure from Bangkok at 09:40am, arrival in Paris at 05:00pm
• SB501 : Departure from Paris at 08:50pm, arrival in Bangkok at 02:25pm +1
• SB501 : Departure from Bangkok at 04:25pm, arrival in Nouméa at 06:30am +1

✈ between Noumea and Singapore: 2 or 3 flights per week with change of flight schedule and numbering on Friday

Friday flight SB700/701 has been brought forward by 10 hours and will now operate as SB740/741, in line with our other night rotations.

• SB740: Departure from Noumea at 01:45am, arrival in Singapore at 08:05am
• SB741 : Departure from Singapore at 11:00am, arrival in Nouméa at 10:55pm

This adaptation will allow connections in Singapore with our partners' flights to Asia and Europe. Operated as a codeshare with Air France, it will provide connections with Paris in both directions on flights AF181/AF182.

Some SB700/701 flights are also cancelled: November 23, December 4, 11 and 18, February 22, March 8 and 22.

✈ between Noumea and Papeete: adaptation of frequencies during school vacations

• From November 4 to December 9: one flight a week via Nandi on Tuesdays
• From December 12 to January 11: one flight a week via Nandi on Tuesdays, one direct flight a week on Fridays
• January 13 to March 28: one direct flight a week on Fridays, cancellation of flights between Nandi and Papeete

✈ between Noumea and Port-Vila: adaptation of frequencies during school vacations

• From December 13 to February 14: one flight a week operated by Aircalin on Saturdays.
• Air Calédonie operates flights in partnership with Aircalin on Mondays and Thursdays.

✈ between Noumea and Wallis: 2 to 3 frequencies per week on direct flights or via Nandi

✈ between Noumea and Australia or New Zealand: 2 to 3 flights a week

• Between Noumea and Sydney: 2 to 3 flights a week, on Mondays from October 27 to January 5, Tuesdays from January 6, Thursdays (except December 25 and January 1), Sundays from November 1 to February 14
• Between Noumea and Brisbane: 2 to 3 flights a week, mainly on Wednesdays and Sundays, and Thursdays from December 5 to February 20.
• Between Noumea and Auckland: 2 to 3 flights a week, on Fridays and Sundays, and Tuesdays from January 14 to February 11

Only some flights will be modified according to these adjustments. If your trip requires it, your initial point of sale will shortly send you your new itinerary on the earliest possible dates. Please do not hesitate to contact your sales outlet if you wish to postpone or cancel your trip.

From 1^st of July to 7^th of September 2025, our two Airbus A330neo aircraft will be grounded for regular scheduled maintenance. 

In order to fully maintain its flight schedule, Aircalin has chartered an Airbus A330-200 from Hi Fly, a European airline operating under the same regulations and standards as Aircalin (member of IATA, certified by EASA), a regulatory obligation with which our airline must be compliant.

The aircraft will operate flights mainly between Noumea and Singapore, as well as a few routes to Sydney and Papeete, for which customers will be notified directly.

Onboard service will be provided jointly by our Aircalin and Hi Fly crews, to guarantee a qualitative experience in Business Hibiscus, Premium Economy and Economy classes.

➜ Discover the cabins of this Airbus A330-200 Hi Fly

➜ See the cabin plan

Some elements of our onboard service are subject to change. 

• Aircalin Connect: Wi-Fi connection is not available on this aircraft.

• Duty Free: the Aircalin Duty Free will be available on board. However, due to the absence of Wi-Fi, payment by systematic authorization credit card will not be accepted. Deferred authorization cards as well as cash (XPF, EUR, YENS, NZD, AUD, FJD, VUV, USD, SGD) and checks (XPF only) will be accepted.

• In-flight entertainment (IFE): our usual IFE program will be available for the duration of your flight only from your own devices, as individual screens are not functional.
  • To access in-flight entertainment from your own devices (smartphone, tablet or computer): connect to the “STREAM4U” network or scan the QRCODE displayed on the seat. A pop-up window will automatically open in your browser, giving you access to Aircalin entertainment.
  • If you prefer to watch your own films or series, we invite you to download your content onto your devices before boarding via your usual streaming platforms.

• Charging your devices:
  • USB-A power outlet: a USB-A power outlet is available on your seat to recharge your device throughout the flight.
  • 115 V electrical outlet: in Business Hibiscus class, you'll benefit from an individual power socket located at the front of your armrest. In Premium Economy and Economy class, sockets are available between seats, one for every two passengers.

Aircalin is committed to ensuring that your trip runs smoothly.

We thank you for your understanding and hope you have a very pleasant flight.