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How to get fromSydney to Ha‘apaiby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Ha‘apai by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Vava'U International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane plane SYD - VAV
    2. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Pangaiferry ferry
    31h 43m

  2. Fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane SYD - TBU
    2. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    25h 7m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration22h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,010.2 km
  • Duration: 31h 43m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ha‘apai, Tonga?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Ha‘apai. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Vava'U International Airport (VAV), take the taxi to Vava'u, then take the ferry to Pangai. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU), walk to Nuku'Alofa Airport, take the shuttle to Nuku‘alofa, take the taxi to Nuku'alofa, then take the ferry to Pangai.

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