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How to get fromDarwin to Tuvaluby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Darwin to Tuvalu by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Darwin International Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane DRW - FUN
    18h 54m
    $1,300–8,000

  2. Drive to Maningrida Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Darwin to Maningrida Airport (MNG)car car
    2. Fly from Maningrida Airport (MNG) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane MNG - FUN
    47h 44m
    $1,165–4,193

  3. Bus to Katherine, fly

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus bus
    2. Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane KTR - FUN
    46h 23m
    $2,765–9,607

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration20h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,295Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,313.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 54m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Tuvalu?

Jetstar, Fiji Airways, and two other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) 5 times a week.

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