Vava’u International Airport – VAV Vava’u
Vava’u International Airport is a medium public airport located in the municipality of Vava’u Island in Tonga, 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) north of Neiafu, capital of the Vava’u group of islands. Also known as Lupepau’u International Airport, it is operated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
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Vava’u International Airport has a single lighted, bituminous asphalt or tarmac runway. It is designated 08/26 and is 5,593 feet (1,705 meters) long. Fiji Airways is currently the only carrier that operates a direct service through Vava’u International Airport although charters and private planes are welcome to use VAV’s facilities through coordination with Tonga Airports Ltd. Domestic services are run by Real Tonga, which handles all of Tonga’s domestic flights. The most popular routes are to Nadi, Tongatapu, Apia, and Niuatoputapu.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Accommodations near Vava’u International Airport include Puataukanave International Hotel 9.7 kilometers or about 17 minutes away via Tu’I Road. It is within a few steps from St. Joseph's Cathedral, a five-minute walk to Vava'u Harbor, and in close proximity to Mt. Talau National Park. Another option is the boutique-style Tongan Beach Resort 6.41 miles from VAV Vava’u. Nestled on the beachfront of U’tungkake Island, it’s within a 10-minute drive to Vava'u Harbor and St. Joseph's Cathedral, and also conveniently located near Mt. Talau National Park.
Among VAV’s neighboring airports are Ha’Apai Airport 88 miles away, Tongatapu Airport 200 miles off, and Eua Airport 203 miles from Vava’u International Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Vava'u, Tonga airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Vava'u, Tonga (VAV) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the VAV airport.
Most of these VAV
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Vava'u, Tonga
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Vava'u, Tonga Hotels
View all Vava'u, Tonga (VAV) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Vava'u, Tonga (VAV) location map.
Weather Forecast for Vava'u, Tonga (VAV)
If you planning to travel to Vava'u, Tonga (VAV), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:24 PM.
The temperature feels like 86.05000000000001 with a humidity level of 77 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 6 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southeast at a speed of 13 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 4:53 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Saturday
4/20
Few clouds
82°F
High: 82°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 10%
Sunday
4/21
Few clouds
82°F
High: 82°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 10%
Monday
4/22
Few clouds
82°F
High: 83°F
Low: 83°F
Precipitation: 20%
Tuesday
4/23
Few clouds
83°F
High: 83°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 20%
Wednesday
4/24
Few clouds
83°F
High: 83°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 20%
Thursday
4/25
Few clouds
81°F
High: 81°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 20%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Vava'u, Tonga VAV airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free VAV airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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