What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Funafuti?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Funafuti is to train and fly which costs $1,300 - $4,500 and takes 44h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Funafuti?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Funafuti is to train and fly which takes 44h 23m and costs $1,300 - $4,500.

How far is it from Athens to Funafuti?

The distance between Athens and Funafuti is 16083 km.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Funafuti?

It takes approximately 2 days 18h to get from Athens to Funafuti, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Athens and Funafuti?

Funafuti is 10h ahead of Athens. It is currently 10:10 PM in Athens and 8:10 AM in Funafuti.

Athens to Funafuti - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Funafuti by car ferry, plane, train, bus, 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.

Car ferry to Paros National Airport, fly
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
2. Fly from Paros National Airport (PAS) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)PAS - FUN
2d 18h
$1,874–5,599
Train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessaloniki
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)SKG - FUN
44h 23m
$1,328–4,438
Car ferry to Mykonos, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mykonos
2. Fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)JMK - FUN
2d 13h
$2,172–6,104
Fly from Athens International Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)ATH - FUN
45h 52m
$1,410–7,510
Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamata
2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)KLX - FUN
2d 15h
$2,427–8,038
Ferry, bus to Milas–Bodrum Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Leros
2. Take the ferry from Port of Leros to D-Marin Turgutreis Marina
3. Take the bus from Turgutreis Garaj to Bodrum Torba Otogar
4. Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)BJV - FUN
2d 5h
$2,002–10,185

Paros National Airport (PAS) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) flights

3Weekly Planes

2d 14hAverage Duration

$1,860Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,083 km
Duration: 2d 18h

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Funafuti, Tuvalu?

Gulf Air Bahrain and Fiji Airways fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) once a week.

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How to get fromAthens to Funafutiby car ferry, plane, train, bus or ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Funafuti by car ferry, plane, train, bus, or ferry

Car ferry to Paros National Airport, fly

Train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly

Car ferry to Mykonos, fly

Fly from Athens International Airport

Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly

Ferry, bus to Milas–Bodrum Airport, fly