AU$ 290 Cheap Flights from Sydney to Nuku'alofa

Nuku Alofa, the capital of the small country of Tonga, is located on the north coast of the main island of Tongatapu. Tongatapu is the southernmost island of the island group of Tonga. Apart from being the capital, Nuku alofa is also the economic hub of Tonga. Tonga is one of the least visited countries of the world so that one can find very few tourists in the city of Nuku alofa.

Tip: Nuku alofa has a tropical rainforest climate. Best months to visit will be from February to May.

Getting to Nuku Alofa

Fuaamotu International Airport (TBU) is the international airport of Tongo serving Nuku alofa. It is a small airport with basic amenities located on the south side of the main island of Tongatapu. There is no public bus facility available at the airport. One can take a taxi or ask the hotel to send one. Several airlines and airways have many flights operating from Sydney to Nuku Alofa. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) has direct flights to Fuaamotu International Airport (TBU) by Virgin Australia. Some options for cheap flights from Sydney are by Virgin Australia, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand.

Tip: Both Sydney and Nuku Alofa observe daylight saving time; therefore, time differences between the cities can change.

Take in the sights of the city

Nuku Alofa is situated on an island, so one sees a lot of beaches and natural beauty around. Best places to visit are the beaches or the neighbouring islands, as not much architecture can be found on the island. Some of the tourist places in and around Nuku alofa are Royal Palace, Talmahu market, Pangaimotu, Free Church of Tonga, Fafa Island, Royal Tombs, ancient Tonga, Popua, Tonga national museum, Anahulu cave, Mount island, and Ha’atafu beach.

Nuku Alofa has many markets and shopping options. The central business district has most of the shopping options. Though most of the products for sale are from outside as Tonga doesn’t make many things, still one can find some decent handicraft items to purchase. Nuku alofa has not much to offer in nightlife or eating scene. There are few decent restaurants and cafes along the waterfront. One can ask a local for the kava circle, where one can enjoy alcohol, as the bars are relatively limited in Nuku alofa.

Tip: Take a hike to Mt. Talau for excellent island views or try a guided kayaking trip to outer islands of Vava’u and Ha’apai, which includes a night stay in an authentic island village.

The best areas for accommodation

One can find diverse kind of accommodation in Nuku alofa. There are boutique resorts, village homestay, guesthouses, eco-lodges, motels, etc. for travellers of all budgets and preferences. Most accommodations are located in remote islands around beautiful beaches. Best hotels are situated in Nuku alofa around Vuna road and Hihifo road.

Tip: For the people on a budget, there are many options for Airbnb also available, which are very safe.

There are many Sydney to Nuku Alofa flights throughout the day, so best is to customise your search to get the best price according to your travel dates. If you’d want to travel on a budget, combine your Sydney-Nuku Alofa flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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