There are 2 ways to get from Nuku‘alofa to Vava‘u Island by plane or ferry
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Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuku‘alofa to Vava‘u Island is to ferry which costs $48 and takes 25h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nuku‘alofa to Vava‘u Island is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $500 - $2,200.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Nuku'alofa and arriving at Vava'u. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 25h 30m.
The distance between Nuku‘alofa and Vava‘u Island is 341 km.
The best way to get from Nuku‘alofa to Vava‘u Island without a car is to ferry which takes 25h 30m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Nuku‘alofa to Vava‘u Island, including transfers.
There are 13+ hotels available in Vava‘u Island.
What companies run services between Nuku‘alofa, Tonga and Vava‘u Island, Tonga?
Fiji Airways flies from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Tofa Ramsay Shipping operates a ferry from Nuku'alofa to Vava'u once a week. Tickets cost $48 and the journey takes 25h 30m.
- Website
- fijiairways.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Vava'U International Airport via Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,200
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Nuku'alofa to Vava'u
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- book.tongapocketguide.com
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