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Roman Tmetuchl International Airport

Koror, PW

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Roman Tmetuchl International Airport

Koror, Palau · Oceania

Palau’s primary gateway with **United · China Airlines · Philippine Airlines · Qantas** banks to **GUM / MNL / NRT / TPE / BNE** plus regional charters — compact Airai plant; **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day (third-party VIP claims unconfirmed).

Airportist Score

5.8/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities5.6
Food & retail5.2
Ground access6.2
Reliability6.4
Lounges2.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Roman Tmetuchl International Airport

Koror, Palau · Oceania

Palau’s primary gateway with **United · China Airlines · Philippine Airlines · Qantas** banks to **GUM / MNL / NRT / TPE / BNE** plus regional charters — compact Airai plant; **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day (third-party VIP claims unconfirmed).

Airportist Score

5.8/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities5.6
Food & retail5.2
Ground access6.2
Reliability6.4
Lounges2.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~15–25 min Koror
Arrivals taxi
Terminals
Main passenger terminal (Airai / Babeldaob)

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Banks

United + Asia / BNE pins

United covers Guam / Manila / Narita framing; China Airlines TPE; PAL MNL; Qantas BNE — confirm live.

Seasonal charters (HKG framing) come and go — verify day-of.

Plant

Compact Airai single terminal

One main passenger plant on Babeldaob — easy curb-to-gate when quiet.

No PP lounge door to hunt.

F&B

Thin airside F&B expectation

Café / gate seating framing — do not expect hub retail depth.

No invented USD bottle prices — omitted.

Ground

~15–25 min into Koror

Airport is ~6 km from Koror; taxis and hotel transfers dominate.

Confirm live USD; Ngerulmud is farther inland.

Live conditions

Right now at ROR

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

United Micronesia / Guam connectors
Manila / Taipei / Brisbane / Narita leisure and dive arrivals
Travelers using short taxis or hotel transfers into Koror

Watch out for

No Priority Pass lounge verified on research day — ignore unverified VIP/PP claims
Thin airside F&B vs hub airports
Confirm live United / PAL / CI / QF strips — schedules flex seasonally
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

5.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.4

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.8

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main passenger terminal (Airai / Babeldaob)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ROR.

Updated Sep 26, 2026

IATA ROR / ICAO PTRO — Roman Tmetuchl International (Palau)
GPS 7.366965, 134.544085 · Airai, Babeldaob · ~15–25 min Koror
No Priority Pass lounge verified on research day
Airlines: United · China Airlines · Philippine Airlines · Qantas — confirm live
Ground: taxi / hotel transfer ~15–25 min Koror — confirm live USD
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

2 official sources

https://palau-airport.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Tmetuchl_International_Airport

Full guide

Explore the ROR guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Arrivals taxi
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Lounges
No Priority Pass / verified public airline lounge on research day.
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Traveler Tips
Do not plan Priority Pass strategy here.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
United Micronesia + Asia/BNE banksCompact Airai terminalTaxi / hotel transfer to Koror
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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🌧️30°C / 86°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:26 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.