GETTING HERE

getting-here

Where is Vava’u? – Vava’u is a group of more than 50 islands in Tonga, about 150 miles north of Tongatapu. They are either raised coral limestone or coral atolls. The beautiful harbour opposite the main town of Neiafu (known as the Port of Refuge Harbour) is a common destination for yachties sailing the South Pacific. The waters of the islands are known for their clarity, it being said that you can see the bottom at 40 metres

How to Get Here

From the Los Angeles USA, Fiji Airways (www.fijiairways.com), Air New Zealand (www.airnewzealand.com), Qantas (www.qantas.com) and American Airlines fly to Fiji (Nadi) from there Fiji Airways flies direct to Vava’u (limited times of the year) or via Tongatapu (Nukualofa) the main island in the Kingdom of Tonga. From Australia Virgin fly to Tongatapu direct from Sydney twice a week. From New Zealand, Air New Zealand has daily flights from Auckland to Tongatapu. From Europe there are a number of option via Singapore or Hong Kong linking with Fiji Airways that flies into to Nadi then onto to Tonga (as above) or via Australia or New Zealand (as above) with a number of different airlines.

If you do not choose the Fiji Airways direct flight to Vava’u on arriving in Tongatapu there is a 45 minute flight aboard the domestic carrier; Real Tonga Airlines (www.realtonga.to), generally two daily except for Sundays.

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From Australia to Tonga: Daily flights to and from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Tonga.

From New Zealand to Tonga: Five flights per week to Tonga.

From UK/Europ: Daily flights from London to Auckland via Los Angeles, alternatively connecting flights via Hong Kong to Auckland conntecting to Tonga five times per week.

From USA to Tonga: Daily flights from Los Angeles to Auckland connecting to Tonga five times a week.

Check out Code Share flights now available with Virgin Australia via Auckland and Sydney.

Enquiries & Bookings
Air New Zealand offices
Tonga: +676 23192
Auckland: +64 9 357 3000
Sydney: +61 13 2476
Frankfurt: +49 69 130 81 7778
London: +44 20 860 07 600
Los Angeles: +1 310 615 1111
Tokyo: +81 3 552 127 27
www.airnewzealand.com

From Australia to Tonga: Two flights per week from Sydney to Tonga (Tuesday & Thursday).

From New Zealand to Tonga: Two flights per week from Auckland to Tonga (Tuesday & Thursday).

Check out Code Share flights now available with Air New Zealand via Auckland.

Enquiries & Bookings
Virgin Australia offices
Tonga: +676 24 566
Australia: +61 13 1645
New Zealand: 0800 67 0000 (toll free NZ only)
Other international locations: +61 7 3295 2284
www.virginaustralia.com

From Australia to Tonga: Two flights per week from both Brisbane and Sydney to Nadi with connecting flights to Tonga (Tuesday & Thursday).

From USA to Fiji: Three flights a week from LA and Honolulu to Fiji.

From Fiji to Tonga: Four flights per week to Tonga.

Enquiries & Bookings
Fiji Airways worldwide flight reservations

We are available 24 hours a day to assist you with your flight reservation requirements.

Fiji: +679 672 0888 or +679 330 4388

Australia: 1 800 230 150

New Zealand: 0800 800 178

USA and Canada: 1 800 227 4446

www.fijiairways.com

STAYOVER IN NUKU’ALOFA

If you plan a stayover in Tongatapu (Nukuʻalofa) we recommend these accommodations. Close to airport and top notch service.

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Getting to Vavau

Now that you have reached Tongatapu (Nukuʻalofa) . The next step is getting to Vavau. There are two ways of getting to Vavau.

By air or water. There are daily flights from Tongatapu to Vavau (schedule here).

The other option is by Ferry, very economical. Please keep in mind the crossing is 24 hours and seating is limited.

Ferry website

If you have any questions and need help in your planning, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us.