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How to get fromSydney to Ha‘apaiby plane, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Ha‘apai by plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport 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 28m

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport 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
    24h 52m

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane OAG - TBU
    3. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    27h 38m

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration23h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,010.2 km
  • Duration: 31h 28m

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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