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How to get fromTonga to Papeete Airport (PPT)by plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Tonga to Papeete Airport (PPT) by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane TBU - PPT
    11h 35m
    $780–8,530

  2. Fly from Vava'U International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane VAV - PPT
    14h 24m
    $475–1,642

  3. Ferry to Lifuka Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Pangaiferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane HPA - PPT
    26h 9m

Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$922Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tonga to Papeete Airport (PPT).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,727.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Tonga and Papeete Airport (PPT), French Polynesia?

Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 3 times a week.

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