Airport Transport in Tonga
How do you get between your accommodation and the airports in Tonga? You have two main options: taxis and accommodation shuttles/transfers. A small number of tour operators also offer airport transfer services. Compare the prices, experiences and locations of each type of airport transfer in this guide to your airport transfer options for Tonga.
Before we jump into this guide to Tonga’s airports, be sure to bookmark our Tonga Transport Guide: 10 Ways to Get Around Tonga for even more transport tips.
Quick Airport Transfer Tips
- Ask the fare before getting into a taxi, as most taxis don’t have meters
- Check with your accommodation if they offer airport transfers
- Accommodation airport transfers should be explicitly arranged before arrival, as this is not typically an included service
- Taxi and shuttles are clearly signposted outside of the arrivals area at Fua’amotu Airport
- Buses and taxis are available to transport you between Fua’amotu’s international and domestic terminal.
(c) tongapocketguide.comAirport Taxis
Taxis are the obvious go-to when it comes to airport transport. They enthusiastically wait outside of Fua’amotu Airport in Tongatapu and Lupepauʻu Airport in Vava’u.
For the return trip to the airport, you can call taxis to book them or get your accommodation to book taxis for you. Note that if you ask some guest houses to book you a taxi, a lot of the time they will get a family member with a car. Just pay the rate asked. Alternatively, taxi ranks can be found outside of Talamahu Market in Nuku’alofa and outside of the Tonga Post Office in Neiafu.
Taxi Airport Fares
An acceptable price to pay for the trip between Fua’amotu Airport and Nuku’alofa is TOP$30-$50. Between Lupepauʻu Airport and Neiafu, it’s around TOP$25. Check out more taxi rates in the Taxi Prices in Tonga: The Costs You Need to Know.
For more information on getting a taxi in Tonga, see The Guide to Taxis in Tonga.
(c) tongapocketguide.comAccommodation Transfers
Most accommodations on all island groups offer some sort of airport transfer to transport guests between the airport and their resort/guest house. This might also involve transport over water in boats, as well as overland in cars or minivans typically shared with other guests.
Accommodation transfers need to be arranged before arrival, where one of the accommodation’s drivers will be waiting for your arrival at the appropriate airport.
Accommodation Transfers in Tongatapu
Accommodation based in Nuku’alofa will typically charge TOP$15-$30 for airport transfers. This price is more like TOP$30-$60 to go elsewhere on Tongatapu. To get to Tongatapu’s island resorts, water and land transport combined is typically TOP$60-$80 one way. Learn more about transport in Tongatapu here.
Accommodation Transfers in ‘Eua
All airport transfers on ‘Eua are provided by accommodations. Transfers are either included in the accommodation or are TOP$4-$20 extra. Learn more about transport in ‘Eua here.
Accommodation Transfers in Ha’apai
Accommodation transfers are just about the only airport transfers available in Ha’apai. Getting between the Salote Pilolevu Airport and accommodation on Lifuka and Foa islands can cost anywhere between TOP$3 and $65, while transfers that involve boat transport to other islands are around TOP$30-$70. Learn more about transport in Ha’apai here.
Accommodation Transfers in Vava’u
Airport transfers between Lupepauʻu Airport and accommodation on Vava’u’s main island and connected islands are TOP$30-$50. Island transfers with land and boat transport combined cost approximately TOP$60-$230. Learn more about transport in Vava’u here.
(c) tongapocketguide.comAirport Transfers
Currently, only Tongatapu has tour operators that offer airport transfer services.
Teta Tours & Transfers offers airport transfers between Fua’amotu Airport and anywhere on Tongatapu. You are able to book and pay for the airport online rather than with cash as you would with a taxi. Airport transfers are approximately TOP$60 one way. Find out more on Viator and Tripadvisor.
Hamala Tonga Tours & Taxis also offers airport transfers in a private vehicle with air-conditioning. Transfers are available to anywhere on the main island of Tongatapu. The cost is approximately TOP$60 one way. Find out more on Viator and Tripadvisor.
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