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How to get fromAuckland to Ha‘apaiby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Ha‘apai by plane, ferry, or bus

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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
    21h 38m

  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
    23h 47m

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane WRE - TBU
    3. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    29h 44m

  4. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane KKE - TBU
    3. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    30h 36m

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,506.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 38m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Ha‘apai, Tonga?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Ha‘apai. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Vava'U International Airport (VAV), take the taxi to Vava'u, then take the ferry to Pangai. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, 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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