Flying Fish Cove_
Australia and New Zealand, Christmas Island
Country
Christmas Island
Region
Australia and New Zealand
Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
500
Population
117 Mbps
Internet
XCH (3km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Flying Fish Cove is a capital city in Christmas Island with a population of 500. Internet speeds average 117 Mbps download. The city has 90 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Christmas Island
Region
Australia and New Zealand
Population
500
Currency
AUD
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
XCH
GPS
-10.42, 105.68
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Solid 117 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
Travel
XCH airport just 3 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
90 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
5
Cafes
5
Bars
3
Fast Food
2
Shopping
Supermarkets
3
Convenience
1
Shopping Malls
16
Healthcare
Hospitals
1
Clinics
44
Pharmacies
1
Education
Schools
1
Universities
22
Libraries
28
Recreation
Parks
2
Playgrounds
3
Sports
4
Cinemas
1
Museums
25
Theatres
13
Transport
Bus Stops
769
Train Stations
31
Fuel Stations
1
Services
Banks
1
ATMs
40
Post Offices
1
Police
1
Fire Stations
29
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
117 Mbps
Download
30 Mbps
Upload
97ms
Latency
35
Tests
16
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
26°
J
26°
F
26°
M
26°
A
27°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
27°
S
26°
O
26°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.3 C Range: 26.8 - 25.7 C Rain: 1,529 mm/year Sunshine: 3,814 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.7
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
47.1
Overall
AIRPORT
XCH
Christmas Island International Airport
3 km from center
Very close — ~5 min ride
FUN FACTS
Flying Fish Cove (Chinese: 飞鱼湾, Malay: Pantai Ikan Terbang) is the capital city and main settlement of Christmas Island.
Although it was originally named after the British survey-ship Flying Fish, many maps simply label it "The Settlement".
It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888.
About a third of the territory's total population of 1,600 lives in Flying Fish Cove, which lies near the north-eastern tip of the island.
The settlement contains three villages apart from itself – Drumsite, Silver City, and Poon Saan, which are commonly listed as separate locations.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Flying Fish Cove known for?
Flying Fish Cove is a city in Christmas Island. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Flying Fish Cove?
Flying Fish Cove has an average download speed of 117 Mbps and upload speed of 30 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Flying Fish Cove?
Flying Fish Cove has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.3 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Flying Fish Cove?
Flying Fish Cove is served by XCH (Christmas Island International Airport), approximately 3 km from the city center.
What is the population of Flying Fish Cove?
The population of Flying Fish Cove is approximately 500.
What infrastructure does Flying Fish Cove have?
Flying Fish Cove has 90 mapped points of interest, including 5 restaurants, 1 hospitals, 1 schools.
What country is Flying Fish Cove in?
Flying Fish Cove is located in Christmas Island.
