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Tonga
Getting There
Getting There
Tonga
Getting There by Air
The main airline serving Tonga is Air Pacific (website: www.airpacific.com). Air New Zealand and Polynesian Airlines also serve the country.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Nuku’alofa is 20 hours.
Main Airports
Fua'Amotu (TBU) is 13km (8 miles) from Nuku'alofa. To/from the airport: Transport by taxi and bus is available. Facilities: Car hire, bars, bank/bureau de change, shops, tourist information and a duty-free shop.
Air Passes
Visit the South Pacific Pass: valid with Solomon Airlines (IE), Air Vanuatu (NF), Our Airline (Air Nauru) (ON), Qantas (QF), Air Niugini (PX), Aircalin (SB) and Air Pacific (FJ). The pass allows flexible island-hopping within the South Pacific, for up to 40% off normal airfares.
Departure Tax
TOP25 for all passengers; children under 12 years of age and transit passengers continuing within 24 hours are exempt.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Neiafu, Niuatoputapu, Nuku'alofa and Pangai.
There are no regular passenger services, but berths may be available on cruise ships.
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Getting There by Air
The main airline serving Tonga is Air Pacific (website: www.airpacific.com). Air New Zealand and Polynesian Airlines also serve the country.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Nuku’alofa is 20 hours.
Main Airports
Fua'Amotu (TBU) is 13km (8 miles) from Nuku'alofa. To/from the airport: Transport by taxi and bus is available. Facilities: Car hire, bars, bank/bureau de change, shops, tourist information and a duty-free shop.
Air Passes
Visit the South Pacific Pass: valid with Solomon Airlines (IE), Air Vanuatu (NF), Our Airline (Air Nauru) (ON), Qantas (QF), Air Niugini (PX), Aircalin (SB) and Air Pacific (FJ). The pass allows flexible island-hopping within the South Pacific, for up to 40% off normal airfares.
Departure Tax
TOP25 for all passengers; children under 12 years of age and transit passengers continuing within 24 hours are exempt.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Neiafu, Niuatoputapu, Nuku'alofa and Pangai.
There are no regular passenger services, but berths may be available on cruise ships.
There are no regular passenger services, but berths may be available on cruise ships.
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