# Fly-in day trips from Samoa — Summer 2026

> Events within ~1h of Samoa by plane/car/ferry; flight times assume a ~125 kt single from NSFA.

Canonical: https://rockhopping.com/fly-in/samoa  
Source: Rockhopping (rockhopping.com) — a what’s-on guide for 55 island and low-tax jurisdictions.

- **Samoa Swim Series / Pacific Open Water Challenge** — Upolu + strait · Ferry ~60 min · 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-25
  3 swims in 3 days + strait crossing
  Getting there: on-island + Savai'i leg
  https://www.samoa.travel/whats-on/events-calendar/samoa-swim-series-2026-07-20/
- **Wallis Territory Day** — Wallis (Hihifo) · Fly ~1h door · 2026-07-29
  Kingdoms' parades, kava, umu feasts — biggest day on Wallis, village-scale
  Getting there: ~260nm
  https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/wallis-and-futuna/wallis-and-futuna-territory-day
- **Apia Waterfront Night Market** — Apia · Drive 0 min · 2026-07-31 and 2026-08-28
  Food/craft/culture night
  Getting there: local
  https://samoapocketguide.com/the-top-events-festivals-in-samoa/
- **Teuila Festival opening** ★ — Apia · Drive 0 min · 2026-08-31 (runs to 5 Sep)
  Fire-knife and fautasi season opener
  Getting there: local
  https://samoapocketguide.com/the-top-events-festivals-in-samoa/