Cheap flights to Easter Island

Discover Easter Island

Reasons To Visit Easter Island

Easter Island is known as one of the most isolated places on the planet. It lies thousands of kilometers from other settlements, while it is also the home of the famous Moai statues which number over 800. One of the best ways to make sure you see the best sights on the island is to join a tour group which would also give you an in-depth historical understanding of the statues and their origins. Other than seeing the famous statues there are plenty of other things you can do on the island, with trekking and hiking across the sparsely-populated terrain very popular. The main village of Hanga Roa on the island is a charming place where you can find many different restaurants and shops, while those who enjoy nightlife will find a small number of bars available.

Arriving In Easter Island

Mataveri International Airport is the only airport on Easter Island handling just a couple of services from mainland Chile and French Polynesia. If you are looking to travel from the UAE to Easter Island you will not be able to make the journey directly, so you have to make a stopover in order to complete the journey. The airport handles regular flights from Santiago de Chile which has direct flights from the UAE, so you can fortunately make the trip with only one transfer.

Mataveri International Airport is a very small airport but still manages to provide the basics in terms of facilities, although you will want to bring anything essential you need with you. If you are hungry you can visit one of the cafés and snack bars available on site, while there are also a couple of souvenir and gift shops. In addition to this, you will be able to connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi network during your stay to help pass the time. When you have arrived at the airport there are taxis available just outside of the terminal, while there are also a few car rental agencies available on site.

Easter Island Travel Information

Where to stay: Ratings and booking information for the best hotels on Easter Island for every budget

UAE nationals are permitted visa-free access to Chile for a period of up to 90 days, so there’s no need to arrange for a visa before your trip to Easter Island. The climate on the island is relatively warm throughout the year, with the hottest time coming between December to March which sees average highs of around 27 degrees. The currency you will need on Easter Island is the Chilean peso, while you will need to put your clocks back by nine hours to get on local time.

* This information is correct as of April 2018

See also

6 secrets to find the best cheap flights out there

How to search for multi stop flights with Skyscanner

How to survive a long-haul flight

How to get over jet lag