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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Ha‘apaiby plane or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ha‘apai by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Vava'U International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane plane AKL - VAV
    2. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Pangaiferry ferry
    18h 45m

  2. Fly Auckland to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane AKL - TBU
    2. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    20h 54m

  3. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Whangarei Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane WRE - TBU
    4. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    28h 39m

  4. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane TRG - TBU
    4. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    27h 4m

Auckland (AKL) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,474.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 45m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Ha‘apai, Tonga?

There is no direct connection from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ha‘apai. However, you can fly to Vava'U International Airport (VAV), take the taxi to Vava'u, then take the ferry to Pangai. Alternatively, you can fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU), walk to Nuku'Alofa Airport, take the shuttle to Nuku‘alofa, take the taxi to Nuku'alofa, then take the ferry to Pangai.

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