There are 2 ways to get from Tongatapu to Vava‘u by plane or ferry
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Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Tongatapu to Vava‘u is to ferry which costs $48 - $50 and takes 25h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tongatapu to Vava‘u is to fly which takes 13h 7m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct ferry from Tongatapu to Vava‘u. However, there are services departing from Nuku'alofa and arriving at Vava'u via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 34m.
The distance between Tongatapu and Vava‘u is 344 km.
The best way to get from Tongatapu to Vava‘u without a car is to ferry which takes 25h 34m and costs $48 - $50.
It takes approximately 13h 7m to get from Tongatapu to Vava‘u, including transfers.
There are 12+ hotels available in Vava‘u.
What companies run services between Tongatapu, Tonga and Vava‘u, Tonga?
Fiji Airways flies from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Tofa Ramsay Shipping operates a ferry from Nuku'alofa to Vava'u once a week. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 25h 30m.
- Website
- fijiairways.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Vava'U International Airport via Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $450–950
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Nuku'alofa to Vava'u
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- book.tongapocketguide.com
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