Futuna Transport Guide: 6 Ways to Get to (& Around) Futuna

The quickest way to reach Futuna is by hopping on one of the domestic flights from Hihifo Airport on Wallis. You'll find flights operating twice daily except on Sunday.

These scenic flights take around one hour in a small aircraft. The main hurdles you'll face are:

1. The limited baggage allowance, so pack light!
2. Cancellations due to weather, so plan to visit early in your itinerary!

What we love about these flights is that they land on a paved runway right on the water's edge!

For all the details on schedules and booking, check out our Domestic Flights in Wallis and Futuna: Your Guide to Interisland Flights.

Like Wallis, there is no public transport available on Futuna, so car rental is the most reliable way to get around.

There is a small selection of car rental companies on Futuna, so be sure to do your research using the Best Car Rentals in Wallis and Futuna.

Better yet, most car rentals can drop off your vehicle at the airport, making transportation a non-issue as soon as you land.

We also recommend that you become familiar with the local road rules, which we outline in How to Drive in Wallis and Futuna + 10 Road Rules You Need to Know.

Just across the channel from the southern tip of Futuna, the uninhabited Alofi Island makes for a captivating day or overnight trip.

Getting there is straightforward enough. Taxi boats, such as Taxi Boat Afala, depart from Vele, which is the same village where you'll find the airport, and can whisk you across the channel.

Alternatively, if you're staying in the main town of Leava, you'll find boat tour operators who can include Alofi in your itinerary.

Check out our complete guide to catching a water taxi in How to Catch a Water Taxi in Wallis & Futuna + 5 Best Taxi Boats.

A simple way to get between Pointe Vele Airport and your accommodation is to book a transfer with your accommodation provider.

Hotels on Futuna charge a reasonable fee for transporting you between the airport and your accommodation.

Needless to say, airport transfers should be arranged with your chosen accommodation prior to arrival.

See which accommodations offer airport transfers in Where to Stay on Futuna: The Best Accommodations. You can book airport transfers when booking accommodations on Book.WallisandFutunaPocketGuide.com.

Outside of the cyclone season (November to April), Leava is the official port of entry for Futuna, even if you're visiting Wallis first.

For the rare few who arrive on Futuna by private yacht, you will need to go through the clearance process with Customs and the Gendarmerie.

Find out more about visiting Wallis and Futuna via yacht and the protocols involved in our Sailing Guide to Wallis and Futuna: Tips for Yachting in Wallis and Futuna.

Hitchhiking is legal in Wallis and Futuna. With no public transport available, hitchhiking is one of the few options to get around the island. However, it is also the least reliable form of transport, especially if you're stuck at the lesser-populated northern coast. Nevertheless, it's quite an adventure if you can make it work!

Locals are typically happy to stop if they see someone walking outside of a village on the roadside, making this a viable option for getting around.

Learn more about hitchhiking in the islands, as well as safety tips, in A Traveller's Guide to Hitchhiking in Wallis & Futuna.