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How to get fromSydney to Lifou Islandby plane, car, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney 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
    10h 23m
    $223–916

  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
    11h 44m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,165.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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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