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.

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Update 29/04/2025 - Aircalin informs its passengers that the flight SB140 Noumea Sydney of 29th of April is rescheduled on the 30th of April as follows (in local time):

  • Departure from Noumea at 09.30 AM
  • Arrival in Sydney at 11.50 AM

Flight SB141 between Sydney and Noumea of 29th of April is rescheduled on the 30th of April as follows (in local time):

  • Departure from Sydney at 01.30 PM
  • Arrival in Noumea at 05.20 PM

Connecting passengers will be contacted by our commercial team who will send them their new itinerary.

The company thanks you for your understanding.


Aircalin informs its passengers that due to a technical issue, SB140 and SB141 flights between Nouméa and Sydney initially scheduled on the 29th of april are cancelled.

Reschedule solutions are currently under study. The website will be updated as soon as the new schedule can be confirmed and passengers will receive email and SMS accordingly.

Aircalin apologizes for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

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From 1st of July to 7th 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. 

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Aircalin informs its passengers that due to a technical issue, the flights SB150 and SB151 between Noumea and Brisbane of 18 of April are delayed :

 

SB150

Departure from Noumea at 02:00 am on the 19th of April 

Arrival in Brisbane at 03:40am 

 

SB151

Departure from Brisbane at 05:10 am on the 19th of April 

Arrival in Noumea at 08:15am 

 

Passengers with a connection will receive their new itinerary by e-mail.

 

Aircalin apologizes for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. 

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Following the delay of flight SB501 Bangkok Noumea on April 17 due to a technical issue, Aircalin informs its passengers that this flight has been rescheduled as follows in local time:   

  • Depart Bangkok at 1:00 am on the 18th of April 

  • Arrival in Noumea at 2:50 pm on the 18th of April 

 

Aircalin apologizes for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. 

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Aircalin informs its passengers that due to operational constraints, SB140 and SB141 flights between Noumea and Syndey scheduled for April 5th are delayed at the following times (in local time):

  • SB140: departure from Noumea on April 5th at 11:10am and arrival in Sydney at 2:30pm.

  • SB141: departure from Sydney on April 5th at 4:00pm and arrival in Noumea at 6:50am.

Over the next few hours, our sales teams will be contacting passengers whose connection to Sydney has been disrupted, to propose a new itinerary.

Aircalin regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your understanding.

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Following the recent earthquake in Myanmar, minor tremors were felt in Bangkok. We would like to reassure all passengers traveling to Thailand.

Local authorities have conducted thorough inspections of all infrastructure, including the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. No structural damage or security risks have been identified. Flight operations have resumed normally.

Flight SB500 to Bangkok will proceed as scheduled and will be operated under optimal safety conditions.
The safety and comfort of our passengers remain our top priority.

We encourage travelers to check in as usual and to monitor our website or other communication channels for any further updates.

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✈️ The current and forecasted weather conditions in Brisbane, along with normal airport operations, ensure smooth flight operations today.

We confirm that the Noumea-Brisbane-Noumea rotation will proceed as scheduled.

Our teams remain vigilant and will continue to monitor the situation. Stay informed by checking this page regularly for updates.

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Aircalin informs its passengers that due to operational constraints, flights between Noumea and Sydney, scheduled for January 28 are operated with our A320 instead of our A330. A complementary flight will operate on January 29 at the following times (in local time):

Flight between Nouméa and Sydney, SB140 on January 29 is scheduled (in local time): 

  • Departure from Nouméa on January 29 at 12.50AM 
  • Arrival at Sydney on January 29 at 04.05PM 

Flight between Sydney and Nouméa, SB141 on January 29 is scheduled (in local time): 

  • Departure from Sydney on January 29 at 05:35PM 
  • Arrival at Nouméa on January 29 at 10:25PM 

Aircalin regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your understanding.

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Aircalin informs its passengers that due to operational constraints, SB630 flights between Noumea, Nadi and Papeete scheduled for January 28 are delayed and rescheduled at the following times (in local time):

  • SB630: departure from Noumea on January 28 at 7.40pm and arrival in Nadi at 10.35pm.
  • SB630: departure from Nadi on January 28 at 11:35pm and arrival in Papeete at 5:55am.

Aircalin regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your understanding.

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