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Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Yap International Airport – YAP Yap
Yap International Airport (YAP) is located on the main island of Yap, Federal States of Micronesia. This international airport has commercial flights to Guam and occasional trips to the outer islands of Ulithi Atoll and Fais Island. The three airlines servicing Yap are United Airlines, Pacific Missionary Aviation, and Caroline Islands Air.
Most passengers traveling to this island arrive via United Airlines, which flies in three days a week. The only other option is to travel via sail. However, the boats are privately owned.
Best Time to Visit
Yap Airport serves the towns of Yap and Colonia including the Yapese residents, which refer to the indigenous people of Micronesia. This airport covers the main islands of Yap as well as its outlying parts. The Yap main islands include Marbaq, Maap, Rumung, and Gagil-Tamil. Meanwhile, the rest of the islands are divided into towns and municipalities including its constituent islands.
While the major international airport in Micronesia is located in Pohnpei, there are other minor international airports other than YAP including Chuuk International Airport (TKK). YAP services eight flights and four routes. The most popular destinations are Guam, Manila, Jakarta, and Airai.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While there are no airport hotels inside YAP Airport, there are a couple of options available near the airport. Only 2.8 miles from the airport is the Yap Pacific Dive Resort. This hotel is located in the town of Colonia and overlooks Chamorro Bay. Another popular accommodation is the Manta Ray Bay Resort, which is only 2.9 miles away from YAP and is also located in Colonia.
On this page it is easy to search for Yap, Federated States of Micronesia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Yap, Federated States of Micronesia (YAP-Yap Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the YAP airport. Most of these YAP hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Yap, Federated States of Micronesia motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the YAP airport are Colonia Public Park, Bechyal Cultural Center, and Colonia Public Park.
