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How to get fromTonga to French Polynesiaby plane, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Tonga to French Polynesia by plane, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane TBU - PPT
    13h 40m
    $730–1,430

  2. Ferry to Eua, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nukualofa Eua Ferry Terminal to Eua Naufana Wharfferry ferry
    2. Fly from Eua (EUA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane EUA - PPT
    19h 11m
    $389–1,345

  3. Fly Vava'U International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane VAV - PPT
    28h 9m
    $1,635–8,042

  4. Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane TBU - BOB
    22h 5m
    $530–2,030

  5. Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane TBU - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    25h 26m
    $599–1,930

Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$577Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,733.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Tonga and French Polynesia?

Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) twice a week.

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