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How to get fromWellington to Tuvaluby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Tuvalu by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Wellington

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane WLG - FUN
    21h 46m
    $555–2,606

  2. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane PMR - FUN
    27h 22m
    $422–1,734

  3. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane WAG - FUN
    27h 23m
    $433–1,748

  4. Train to Auckland, fly

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane AKL - FUN
    30h 40m
    $938–4,564

Wellington (WLG) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration19h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$575Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Tuvalu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,679.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 46m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Tuvalu?

Fiji Airways flies from Wellington (WLG) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) twice a week.

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