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How to get fromFrench Polynesia to Tuvaluby plane, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from French Polynesia to Tuvalu by plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane PPT - FUN
    31h 19m
    $750–2,900

  2. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane MOZ - FUN
    2d 1h
    $1,068–3,796

  3. Fly from Bora Bora Airport

    1. Fly from Bora Bora Airport (BOB) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane BOB - FUN
    44h 10m
    $1,700–9,000

  4. Ferry, ferry to Huahine – Fare Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Vaitape to Raiatea Uturoaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Uturoa to Huahineferry ferry
    3. Fly from Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane HUH - FUN
    2d 1h
    $1,006–3,276

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration31hAverage Duration
Ticket$788Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,525.2 km
  • Duration: 31h 19m

What companies run services between French Polynesia and Tuvalu?

Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) 4 times a week.

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