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AIR: Royal Tongan Airlines (WR) provides regular services between Vava’u, Ha’apai, ’Eua, Niuatoputapu and Tongatapu. Bookings and information are available from Royal Tongan Airlines, Nuku’alofa.

SEA: Local ferries sail between all the island groups. There are regular sailings from Faua Wharf in Nuku’alofa to Ha’apai and Vava’u. Ferry schedules are subject to change according to demand or the weather.

ROAD: Traffic drives on the left. There is a good network of metalled roads, although with some potholes. Horses are often used. The low speed limits are strictly obeyed. Bus: Minibus services are available throughout Tongatapu. Taxi: Saloon-car taxis, minimokes and mini-buses are available. Car hire: May be arranged through various agencies. Self-drive or chauffeur-driven cars are available. Documentation: A current local driving licence is required, available from the Police Traffic Department in Nuku’alofa on production of a valid national or international licence, the fee and a passport. The minimum driving age is 18.

TRAVEL TIMES: The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Nuku’alofa to other major centres on Tonga.


Air Sea
Neiafu (Vava’u) 1.00 24.00
Pangai (Ha’apai) 0.30 18.00
’Eua 0.10 3.00

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