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How to get fromPapeete to Tuvaluby plane, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Papeete to Tuvalu by plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane PPT - FUN
    31h 19m
    $850–3,200

  2. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane MOZ - FUN
    2d 1h
    $1,118–3,808

  3. Ferry to Huahine – Fare Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Fareferry ferry
    2. Fly from Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane HUH - FUN
    46h 30m
    $1,071–3,504

  4. Ferry to Bora Bora Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitapeferry ferry
    2. Fly from Bora Bora Airport (BOB) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane BOB - FUN
    2d 4h
    $1,764–11,089

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration30h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$883Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,525.2 km
  • Duration: 31h 19m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Tuvalu?

Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) 4 times a week.

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