Cheap flights to Tonga

Tonga is a Polynesian country of islands that are popular tourist destinations. Flights to Tonga are available from Singapore Changi Airport. From Changi Airport, Singapore, to Fuaʻamotu International Airport in Nukuʻalofa, the capital of Tonga located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, is approximately 13h. The flights reach Fua’amotu, which is the main airport in Tonga for international flights and is located close to Nuku’alofa. The other island group that is a popular destination is the Vava’u. There are a few flights from Changi Airport, Singapore, to Lupepauʻu International Airport of Vava’u. The flights take about 22h to reach Vava’u.

Unfortunately, there are not any direct flight options from Singapore to Tonga. You will have to take at least one or two stops to reach the Tonga islands. From Changi Airport to Fua’amotu International Airport, Nuku’alofa, there is at least one stop. You can get cheaper flights if you opt for travel with more than one stop to Tonga. If you’re planning to travel to the island group of Vava’u from Singapore, that will have at least one stopover as well. The stopover airport and stopover time in between flights will depend on the airlines and the Tonga flight deals they are providing. Some of the common stopover airports are Nadi, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and Perth. There are a few airlines like Fiji Airways and Singapore Airlines that are offering cheap flights to Tonga.

Tonga has more than five island groups and many attractions to visit. Since inter-island travel will have to be made to see the attractions, the best way would be to take ferries. It is also a cost-effective way to travel, with many types of ferries available. If you want to visit the popular island of Tongatapu from Vava’u, it takes about 10h on the fast catamaran and around 16h on the cargo ferry. Car hire is also available on the islands and can be hired in the capital city Nuku’alofa, which connects Tongatapu to the Vava’u island. To go around the capital city, there are taxis at the airports that can take you to the places you need to visit on the island.

Tonga has many holiday activities to do that can keep you busy from morning to night. There are also places where you can relax on the beach and enjoy the sun on your back. Many lagoons in Tonga are not crowded, and that allows you to explore the landscape this group of islands has to offer. Or you could take a boat trip to any of the islands and get a chance to swim with the humpback whales; the whale swim is a top tourist attraction. Visit the Mapu’a Vaea and experience the blowholes, which are a natural attraction and of the popular things to do in Tonga. Explore the Anahulu cave and see the stalagmites and stalactites or go high-tide snorkelling. Live like the Tongans by visiting the Talamahu Market; try the local delicacies and treat yourself to a Tongan feast with traditional dishes.

A passport with at least six months validity is a must to fly to Tonga. A visa-on-arrival is also needed by Singaporeans to visit this country, this is valid for 31 days and can be extended for up to six months.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Tonga on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

For those looking to save time traveling to Tonga, Singapore Changi offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 40 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aloft Airport Accommodation is the closest property to Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl (0.0 km away from Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl).