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How to get fromSydney to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsby plane, unknown, car, car ferry, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Gilbert and Ellice Islands by plane, unknown, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Bonriki International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)planeSYD - TRW
    2. Walk from Bonriki International Airport (TRW) to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown
    12h 6m

  2. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Sydney to Redland Baycar
    2. Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Lamb Island Ferrycarferry
    3. Walk from Lamb Island Ferry to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown
    3d 15h

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Abaiang Atoll Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Abaiang Atoll Airport (ABF)planeSYD - ABF
    2. Walk from Abaiang Atoll Airport (ABF) to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown
    20h 50m

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Abaiang Atoll Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Abaiang Atoll Airport (ABF)planeNTL - ABF
    3. Walk from Abaiang Atoll Airport (ABF) to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown
    27h 2m

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Bonriki International Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)planeCBR - TRW
    3. Walk from Bonriki International Airport (TRW) to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown
    16h 40m

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Bonriki International Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)planeNTL - TRW
    3. Walk from Bonriki International Airport (TRW) to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown
    18h 18m

  7. Fly Sydney International Airport to Aranuka Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aranuka Airport (AAK)planeSYD - AAK
    2. Walk from Aranuka Airport (AAK) to Gilbert and Ellice Islandsunknown
    38h 43m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Gilbert and Ellice Islands, Kiribati?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Gilbert and Ellice Islands. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Bonriki International Airport (TRW), then travel to Gilbert and Ellice Islands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sydney to Gilbert and Ellice Islands via Redland Bay and Lamb Island Ferry in around 3d 15h.

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