Tongatapu is the Kingdoms largest and most populous island, the location of the capital and the center of government and business. Fua'amotu International Airport is Tonga's main airport and international gateway. The airport is 21km from the capital of Nuku'alofa. Direct services to Tongatapu are operated by Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia and Talofa Airways.
There are separate International and Domestic terminals. Regular domestic services are operated by Real Tonga Airlines to Vava'u, Ha'apai & 'Eua, less frequent services are operated to Niuatoputapu and Niuafo'ou
Services Available: International Terminal
- Inbound and outbound Duty free shop
- Cafes & Gift Shops in the public areas and in the departure lounge
- Currency exchanges (public areas)
- Rental Car Services
- TALIA lounges available for arriving and departing passengers for $50 per person
- Car park $2.00 for four hours parking
Services Available: Domestic Terminal
Gateway Cafe
Getting to & from the airport:
Taxi's meet incoming international and domestic flights. The standard fare for up to four passengers between the airport and Nuku'alofa is T$40.
Many hotels and guesthouses also offer airport transfers for guests. These need to be arranged prior to your arrival.
Taxis, hotel mini-buses and the terminal transfer bus are found at the curbside directly outside both terminals.