Tonga: Transport
By Air
The international airport Fua’amotu is 20km away from the
capital Nuku’alofa. There is a bank counter which isn’t
always occupied, so it’s better to change your money at the
bank in the city. There are no flights on Sundays.
Air New Zealand flies from Los Angeles to Tonga, you can also fly
from New Zealand, Hawaii, Fiji and Samoa with the following airlines:
Air New
Zealand
Air Pacific
Polynesian
Airlines
Royal
Tongan Airlines
Samoa Air
(American Samoa to Vava'u)
Bus, Taxi
There is a good public bus network on Tongatapu and Vava’u.
But no timetables or busstops – the bus stops where you want
it.
Taxis are reasonably priced and although there are no taximeters,
you don’t need to worry about being ripped off because the
tariffs are set by the government. A lot of taxi drivers speak no
English at all and have a limited knowledge of the area.
Rental Cars, Driver’s License
Rental cars are only available on Tongatapu and Vava’u.
Drive on the left side of the road. Although people in Tonga don’t
drive fast, they often drive carelessly and without thinking. There
is little traffic outside Nuku’alofa. The island is flat with
short distances, so it’s easy to get around on a bicycle or
scooter.
Asco Motors
Avis
Rentals
Jones
Rental
By Ferry
The ferry connections from Nuku’alofa to the outer islands
are heavily used and the ships are not very comfortable. You share
the small room onboard with many locals and a heap of luggage. The
official timetable is available from the Visitor Bureau.
To Ha’apai and Vava’u
The M.V. Olovaha travels this route once a week from Queen Salote
Wharf in Nuku’alofa
Shipping Corporation
of Polynesia
To Eua
Small ferries depart daily – except Sundays – from Faua
Jetty in Nuku‘alofa
Shipping Corporation
of Polynesia
Walter Shipping, Tel. 00676-23855, Fax 00676-23860
To the Island Resorts outside of Tongatapu
Fafa Island Resort,
Royal Sunset
Resort und Pangaimotu
Island Resort have their own boats and regular daily boat connections
from the Faua Jetty in Nuku’alofa.
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