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How to get fromAuckland to Lifou Islandby plane, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Lifou Island by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport, drive, ferry

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane AKL - NOU
    2. Drive from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) to Nouméacar car
    3. Take the ferry from Nouméa to Lifouferry ferry
    12h 25m

  2. Fly Auckland to Lifou Ouanaham Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF)plane plane AKL - LIF
    10h 37m
    $345–1,207

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Lifou Ouanaham Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF)plane plane WRE - LIF
    14h 44m
    $411–1,430

  4. Fly Auckland to Île Des Pins Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Île Des Pins Airport (ILP)plane plane AKL - ILP
    2. Take the ferry from Isle of Pines to Nouméaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Nouméa to Lifouferry ferry
    19h 32m
    $480–1,177

  5. Fly Auckland to La Roche - Maré Island Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to La Roche - Maré Island Airport (MEE)plane plane AKL - MEE
    2. Take the ferry from Maré to Lifouferry ferry
    11h 8m
    $465–1,337

Auckland (AKL) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,214.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Lifou Island, New Caledonia?

Air Caledonie International and Air Caledonie fly from Auckland (AKL) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF) twice a week.

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