Airline codes
TY · TPC
IATA · ICAO · callsign “AIRCAL”
Air Calédonie’s IATA code is TY, its ICAO code is TPC, and the radio callsign is AIRCAL. Type TY and your flight number into a status search to follow an Air Calédonie flight.
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Air Caledonie (TY) Guide
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Air Calédonie flies from Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA) to places such as Maré and Lifou. This guide covers that network, the Air Calédonie fleet and cabins, baggage, check-in and how to pay less. Ask a question
In short
Air Calédonie is the domestic airline of New Caledonia, flying ATR 72-600 turboprops from Nouméa Magenta Airport. Its 10 destinations reach the Loyalty Islands, the Isle of Pines and northern Grande Terre, handy for visitors heading beyond the main island. Air Calédonie is not in any alliance and lists no frequent flyer scheme. Seating is Economy only.
Air Calédonie is the domestic airline of New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific. Owned mainly by the territory’s government and provinces, it flies passengers and cargo from Nouméa to the islands and regional airports.
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What to expect
Air Calédonie (IATA: TY, ICAO: TPC) is the domestic airline of New Caledonia, the French territory in the South Pacific. It flies ATR 72-600 turboprops from Nouméa Magenta Airport to the Loyalty Islands and to towns in the north of Grande Terre, and it is the airline visitors and residents use to reach Lifou, Maré and Ouvéa by air.
New Caledonia's first airline
The company began on 9 December 1954 as Transpac, the first airline in New Caledonia, and took the name Air Calédonie in 1961. Its formal name is Société Calédonienne de Transports Aériens. From 1968 the fleet moved to turboprops, and earlier fleets included ATR 42-300s, ATR 42-500s and ATR 72-500s.
Who owns it
Ownership is almost entirely public. The Government of New Caledonia holds 52.45%, the Loyalty Islands Province 26.21%, the North Province 14.55% and the South Province 5.16%. Private investors hold 1.10% and Air France 0.53%.
Flights to the Loyalty Islands and the north
Most flights start at Nouméa Magenta, the capital's domestic airport. The Loyalty Islands routes go to Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa and Tiga. North Province flights serve Koné, Koumac and Touho, and Belep in the far north. Some published records list the Isle of Pines route as ended, but the airline's own booking form in November 2026 offers the Île des Pins, Nouméa La Tontouta and Port Vila in Vanuatu, so check the live timetable for your dates.
Growth in passenger numbers
Air Calédonie carried about 100,000 passengers in 1980 and 300,000 by the end of 2000. Between March 2013 and March 2014 it carried 400,000.
Booking early, no loyalty scheme or alliance
Island flights are popular in holiday periods, so book early. Air Calédonie has no frequent flyer programme and is not part of an alliance.
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Everything you should know
At a glance
Air Calédonie (IATA: TY, ICAO: TPC) is the domestic airline of New Caledonia, based at Nouméa Magenta Airport. Dating from 1954, it flies ATR 72-600 turboprops from Nouméa to the Loyalty Islands, the Isle of Pines and northern Grande Terre.
| Headquarters | Nouméa, New Caledonia |
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| Fleet types | ATR 72-600 |
| Official website | air-caledonie.nc |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
The Air Calédonie network at a glance. The airline changes routes from time to time, and a search shows which TY flights run on your dates.
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New Caledonia
Nouméa (GEA) departures9 destinations
FromTo GEA LIF NouméaLifou Available airlines1 airline- Air Caledonie
FromTo GEA MEE NouméaMaré Available airlines1 airline- Air Caledonie
FromTo GEA UVE NouméaOuvéa Available airlines1 airline- Air Caledonie
FromTo GEA TGJ NouméaTiga Available airlines1 airline- Air Caledonie
FromTo GEA ILP NouméaIsle of Pines Available airlines1 airline- Air Caledonie
FromTo GEA KNQ NouméaKoné Available airlines1 airline- Air Caledonie
FromTo GEA KOC NouméaKoumac Available airlines1 airline- Air Caledonie
FromTo GEA TOU NouméaTouho Available airlines1 airline- Air Caledonie
FromTo GEA BMY NouméaBelep Available airlines1 airline- Air Caledonie
Fleet and aircraft
Four ATR 72-600s were in service as of August 2025. All flights use the same type with one economy cabin.
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ATR 72-600 Turboprop · 4 in service Domestic routes
Cabin classes
Air Calédonie sells a single cabin, Economy, so every passenger sits in the same section.
Economy All flights
Single cabin
One cabin on all flights.
Short island hops
Frequent flyer programme
Details of the Air Calédonie loyalty programme are being added
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Baggage allowance
On Air Calédonie, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your TY e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Air Calédonie flies small ATR 72-600 turboprops on short island routes, and the allowance printed on your ticket applies to every flight. The cabin and hold baggage pages on air-caledonie.nc give the current limits.
Pro tip: if you are flying in from abroad, compare your international allowance with the Air Calédonie one before you pack for the island leg.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Air Calédonie check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Nouméa Magenta Airport. Online check-in opens 30 hours before departure and closes 40 minutes before the flight. Most long-haul flights into New Caledonia land at La Tontouta, while most Air Calédonie domestic flights use Magenta in the city, so check which airport your island flight leaves from and allow road time between the two if you arrive from abroad the same day.
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Step 1
Check in online
Where your flight allows it, check in on air-caledonie.nc with your surname and booking reference or e-ticket number.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic TY passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Air Calédonie closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at GEA.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Air Calédonie desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your TY trip.
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Cheap tickets
How to find a cheaper Air Calédonie fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.
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Try midweek TY flights
If your dates can move, look at TY flights across the whole week. Midweek seats are often cheaper than weekend ones.
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Steer clear of peak weeks
When school holidays and festivals send many people travelling at once, TY fares rise. A trip just before or after the peak tends to cost less.
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Check what each Air Calédonie fare includes
The lowest TY fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.
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Mind the two Nouméa airports
Domestic flights leave from Magenta (GEA); international flights use La Tontouta (NOU), a separate airport some distance away. Plan your transfer time.
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Compare nearby airports
Cities with two or more airports can give quite different fares. Check each one before settling on an Air Calédonie flight.
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Air Calédonie flights carry the IATA prefix TY. In aviation records the airline appears as TPC, and pilots use the radio callsign AIRCAL.
Its main hub is Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA) in Nouméa, and its head office is in Nouméa, New Caledonia.
No. Air Calédonie has not joined Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
Its fleet (as of August 2025) is made up of ATR 72-600.
Open Manage Booking on air-caledonie.nc or check your e-ticket. Air Calédonie sets the allowance by route, cabin and fare type.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Air Caledonie.
Answers checked against Air Calédonie’s official website and published airline records. Reviewed 10 October 2026.
General
Air Caledonie flies within New Caledonia from Noumea Magenta Airport to the Loyalty Islands of Lifou, Mare and Ouvea, the Isle of Pines, and North Province towns such as Kone, Koumac and Touho, plus Belep.
Air Caledonie is mostly owned by the government of New Caledonia and its three provinces: the Loyalty Islands, North and South provinces. Private investors and Air France hold small minority stakes.
The current fleet is made up of ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, which suit short island routes. The airline previously flew ATR 42 and ATR 72-500 aircraft and smaller planes such as the de Havilland Canada Twin Otter.
Check the baggage allowance for your fare on the Air Caledonie website or in your booking before you travel. Turboprop aircraft on short island routes can have limits on weight and size, so confirm the rules for any sports or diving gear.
The Île des Pins appears on Air Calédonie's own booking form in November 2026, though some records list the route as ended. Check the live timetable for your dates.
The Government of New Caledonia owns 52.45%, the Loyalty Islands Province 26.21%, the North Province 14.55%, the South Province 5.16%, private investors 1.10% and Air France 0.53%.
Air Caledonie is headquartered in Nouméa, New Caledonia. Its main hub is Nouméa Magenta Airport.
Air Caledonie offers Economy class.
Getting there
Air Caledonie uses Noumea Magenta Airport, the domestic airport close to the city. International flights arrive at La Tontouta, which is a separate airport, so plan ground transport between them if you are connecting.
Nouméa Magenta Airport, the domestic airport inside the city. International flights use La Tontouta.
Air Caledonie uses the IATA code TY and the ICAO code TPC. Its radio callsign is AIRCAL.
No, Air Caledonie is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
Stay & facilities
Online check-in opens 30 hours before departure and closes 40 minutes before the flight.
Booking
About 400,000 passengers flew with Air Calédonie between March 2013 and March 2014.
Timing & weather
Air Calédonie started on 9 December 1954 as Transpac, New Caledonia's first airline, and took its current name in 1961.