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How to get fromDarwin to Tuvaluby plane, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Darwin to Tuvalu by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Darwin International Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)planeDRW - FUN
    29h 34m
    $800–4,300

  2. Bus to Katherine, fly

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
    2. Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)planeKTR - FUN
    46h 43m
    $1,057–5,594

  3. Drive to Maningrida Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Darwin to Maningrida Airport (MNG)car
    2. Fly from Maningrida Airport (MNG) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)planeMNG - FUN
    47h 43m
    $815–2,793

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration28h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$837Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Tuvalu?

Qantas, Fiji Airways, and Airnorth fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) 6 times a week.

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