There are 2 ways to get from Vava‘u to Tongatapu by plane or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vava‘u to Tongatapu is to ferry which costs $47 - $50 and takes 25h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Vava‘u to Tongatapu is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $430 - $950.
No, there is no direct ferry from Vava‘u to Tongatapu. However, there are services departing from Vava'u and arriving at Nuku'alofa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.
The distance between Vava‘u and Tongatapu is 344 km.
The best way to get from Vava‘u to Tongatapu without a car is to ferry which takes 25h 4m and costs $47 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Vava‘u to Tongatapu, including transfers.
There are 75+ hotels available in Tongatapu.
What companies run services between Vava‘u, Tonga and Tongatapu, Tonga?
Lulutai Airlines flies from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Tofa Ramsay Shipping operates a ferry from Vava'u to Nuku'alofa once a week. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- lulutai-airlines.to
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–950
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Vava'u to Nuku'alofa
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- book.tongapocketguide.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Rome from the airport, How to get from London City Airport into central London, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.