Vava'u · Kingdom of Tonga
Getting Here
It may seem confusing — it's actually quite simple. One flight from Nadi, Fiji, and you're in Vava'u, home of the humpback whales.
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Easier than it looks
Getting to Vava'u, Tonga may seem complicated — but it's actually quite straightforward. The only route is with Fiji Airways, flying from Nadi, Fiji (NAN) direct to Vava'u, Tonga (VAV) in about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Our tours run Saturday to Saturday — you arrive on a Saturday and depart the following Saturday. Because you cross the International Date Line, plan to leave home two days before your trip begins.
One Airline
Fiji Airways, via Nadi (NAN)
2h 10m
Direct flight, Nadi to Vava'u
Saturday Arrivals
Trips run Saturday to Saturday
Date Line
Depart home two days before your trip
The Journey
See the way to Vava'u
A look at the trip out — and what's waiting for you when you land.
Route Breakdown
Routes by region
Wherever you start, every road leads through Nadi, Fiji. Here are the most common routings:
- USA — LAX / SFO / DFW → NAN → VAV
- Canada — YVR → NAN → VAV
- Europe — via LAX, SIN, or SYD → NAN → VAV
- India & Asia — SIN → NAN → VAV
- Australia — MEL or SYD → NAN → VAV
The Setting
Where is Vava'u?
Vava'u is an island group in the Kingdom of Tonga, deep in the South Pacific east of Fiji — a sheltered maze of islands and calm channels that becomes the winter home of the humpback whales.
- Airport
- Vava'u (VAV)
- Gateway
- Nadi, Fiji (NAN)
- Final flight
- 2 hours 10 minutes
- Arrive & depart
- Saturdays
We've Got You
Here to help, every part of the way
We are here to help every part of the way — reach out however suits you best and we'll get you to Vava'u.
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Limited Places Each Season
Worth every mile of the journey
Two flights, one date line — and a week swimming with humpback whales on the other side. Expedition places are limited each season.
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