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How to get fromNuku‘alofa to Wellingtonby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Nuku‘alofa to Wellington by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Wellington

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    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TBU - WLG
    8h 22m
    $559–2,363

  2. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane TBU - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    11h 23m
    $568–2,415

Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$536Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,453.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Nuku‘alofa, Tonga and Wellington, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Wellington (WLG) once daily.

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