Travel to The Islands of Tahiti

Flying to The Islands of Tahiti

Air Tahiti Nui (www.airtahitinui.com) is the only Tahiti-based international carrier which operates long-haul flights to Fa'a'ā International Airport, also known as Tahiti International Airport. Air Tahiti Nui serves a number of international destinations including Auckland, Los Angeles, New York, Osaka, Paris, Sydney and Tokyo.

Flight times:

From London - 23 hours (including stopover); New York - 16 hours 30 minutes (including stopover); Los Angeles - 8 hours 15 minutes.

Departure tax:

None.

Other airports in The Islands Of Tahiti

Faa’a International Airport

Airport Code: PPT. Location: The airport, on Tahiti, is 6km (4 miles) from the city (journey time - 15 minutes). Website: http://www.airtahitinui-usa.com/airports/papeete.asp. Public transport description: Le Truck buses run regularly. Metered taxis are also available, but are expensive.

Travel by rail

Getting to The Islands of Tahiti by boat

The main port is Papeete, which is served by an array of cruise lines.

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