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How to get fromMelbourne to Ha‘apaiby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Ha‘apai by plane or ferry

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

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane plane MEL - VAV
    2. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Pangaiferry ferry
    31h 29m

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane MEL - TBU
    2. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    27h 18m

  3. Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Vava'U International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane plane MEB - VAV
    2. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Pangaiferry ferry
    3d 7h

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,684.6 km
  • Duration: 31h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Ha‘apai, Tonga?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Ha‘apai. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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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