Vava’u is a group of islands 275 miles north of the main Tongan island of Tongatapu. There are currently 2 ways of getting to Vava’u via airplane. The first is with Fiji Airways. The flight originates in Nadi, Fiji and flies direct from Nadi to Vava’u. The second option is to fly into Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu (TBU) and transfer to the domestic airline carrier Lulutai Airlines, which operates flights between the Tongan Islands.
There are flights into Tongatapu from various international ports almost daily (except Sundays), should you choose to fly into Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, first. Transferring from the international terminal to the domestic terminal takes approximately 1 hour. When you arrive at the international terminal in Tongatapu there is very little information about transferring to domestic flights. After clearing customs, and collecting your luggage you will need to get a taxi (they’ll be waiting right outside the terminal doors) and take a 2 min taxi ride down the road to the domestic terminal.
We always recommend obtaining travel insurance when traveling to remote locations.
Domestic Airlines
Lulutai Airline Head Office
Taufa’ahau Rd, Nuku`alofa, Tonga
Ph +676 685 6488
Website: https://www.lulutai-airlines.to/
Email: info@lulutai-airlines.to
Ferries
Ferries are a cheaper travel option for getting to Vava’u from other Tongan Islands. Each boat usually runs one time a week. The best way to find the schedule is to use their Facebook page. Next, is to call them at the number listed on their Facebook page, or website. Please keep in mind, ferries can be very unpredictable and are always dependent upon ocean conditions and weather. We are not responsible for changes to ferry schedules and 100% of your reservation is required for us to hold your room for you, regardless of delays due to flights or ferries.
Friendly Island Shipping Agency Facebook page
Tofa Ramsay Shipping Company Facebook Page
******We are located outside of the main town, in a quiet, secluded, beautiful location. You will need to arrange a rental car or a taxi. ******