Tahiti and her Islands Getting There

Getting There by Air

Air Tahiti Nui (TN) (website: www.airtahitinui.com) is the only Tahiti-based international carrier.

Approximate Flight Times

From London to Papeete is 19 hours 20 minutes, and from New York is 16 hours.

Main Airports

Papeete (PPT) (Faaa), on Tahiti, is 6km (4 miles) from the city (journey time - 15 minutes). To/from the airport: Le Truck buses run regularly. Metered taxis are also available, but are expensive. Facilities: Bank/bureau de change, post office, duty-free shop, left luggage, news-stand, restaurant, bar, light refreshments, car hire, cyber point and tourist information.
Air Passes
Visit the South Pacific Pass: valid with Solomon Airlines (IE), Air Vanuatu (NF), Our Airline (Air Nauru) (ON), Qantas (QF), Air Niugini (PX), Aircalin (SB) and Air Pacific (FJ). The pass allows flexible island-hopping within the South Pacific, for up to 40% off normal airfares.
Departure Tax
None.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Papeete. The port is served by cruise lines.
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