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How to get fromMelbourne to Lifou Islandby plane, car, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Lifou Island by plane, car, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Lifou Ouanaham Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF)plane plane MEL - LIF
    15h 44m
    $279–1,019

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane MEL - NOU
    2. Drive from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) to Nouméacar car
    3. Take the ferry from Nouméa to Lifouferry ferry
    14h 16m

  3. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Lifou Ouanaham Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF)plane plane AVV - LIF
    17h 52m
    $378–1,408

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane AVV - NOU
    3. Drive from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) to Nouméacar car
    4. Take the ferry from Nouméa to Lifouferry ferry
    16h 14m

  5. Train to Albury, fly to Lifou Ouanaham Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF)plane plane ABX - LIF
    19h 17m
    $345–1,317

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration16h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,878.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 44m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lifou Island, New Caledonia?

Qantas, Air Caledonie International, and four other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF) once daily.

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