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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Lifou Islandby plane, car, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lifou Island by plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Lifou Ouanaham Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF)plane plane SYD - LIF
    8h
    $220–850

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane SYD - NOU
    2. Drive from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) to Nouméacar car
    3. Take the ferry from Nouméa to Lifouferry ferry
    9h 21m

  3. Fly to Île Des Pins Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Île Des Pins Airport (ILP)plane plane SYD - ILP
    2. Take the ferry from Isle of Pines to Nouméaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Nouméa to Lifouferry ferry
    15h 19m
    $423–1,101

  4. Fly to La Roche - Maré Island Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to La Roche - Maré Island Airport (MEE)plane plane SYD - MEE
    2. Take the ferry from Maré to Lifouferry ferry
    9h 55m
    $379–1,145

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,153.4 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Lifou Island, New Caledonia?

Qantas, Air Caledonie, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF) once daily.

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