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How to get fromSydney to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsby plane, unknown, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Gilbert and Ellice Islands by plane, unknown, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Bonriki International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane SYD - TRW
    2. Walk from Bonriki International Airport (TRW) to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown unknown
    12h 51m

  2. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Sydney to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Lamb Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Lamb Island Ferry to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown unknown
    3d 15h

  3. Fly to Abaiang Atoll Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Abaiang Atoll Airport (ABF)plane plane SYD - ABF
    2. Walk from Abaiang Atoll Airport (ABF) to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown unknown
    21h

  4. Fly to Aranuka Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aranuka Airport (AAK)plane plane SYD - AAK
    2. Walk from Aranuka Airport (AAK) to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown unknown
    2d 16h

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,117Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney to Gilbert and Ellice Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,581.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 51m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Gilbert and Ellice Islands, Kiribati?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Gilbert and Ellice Islands. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Bonriki International Airport (TRW), then travel to Gilbert and Ellice Islands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sydney to Gilbert and Ellice Islands via Redland Bay and Lamb Island Ferry in around 3d 15h.

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