How to Get to French Polynesia
Flights to French Polynesia
All international flights land at Tahiti-Faa'a International Airport (PPT). To reach Bora Bora, Moorea or the other islands, you then take an Air Tahiti flight from the same airport.
Flights to Tahiti
| Airline | Flights from |
|---|---|
| Air Tahiti Nui | Los Angeles, Paris, Auckland, Tokyo |
| Air France | Los Angeles, Paris |
| United Airlines | San Francisco |
| French bee | San Francisco, Paris |
| Hawaiian Airlines | Honolulu |
| Air New Zealand | Auckland |
| Aircalin | Nouméa |
| Air Tahiti | Rarotonga (Cook Islands) |
| Air Rarotonga | Rarotonga (Cook Islands) |
Flight days vary by airline and season. Check their websites for schedules and fares.
Approximate flight times to Tahiti:
- Los Angeles or San Francisco: about 8 hrs
- Honolulu: about 6 hrs
- Paris: about 22 hrs, including a US stopover
Reach the islands with Air Tahiti
From Tahiti-Faa'a Airport, Air Tahiti flies to all 5 archipelagos: the Society Islands, Tuamotu, Marquesas, Austral and Gambier Islands. Air Tahiti also connects Tahiti to Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands.
- Bora Bora, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Fakarava… → Book a flight
- Visiting several islands → Discover the Air Tahiti Passes
Getting around on arrival
- Taxi: a taxi stand is located in front of Terminal 1. Phone: (+689) 40 866 066. Fares at taxitahiti.com
- Bus: stops are on the main road in front of the airport. Info at teretahiti.pf
- Private driver: book in advance. Your driver will meet you at the airport
- Car rental: rental agencies on site
- To Moorea: ferry from Papeete harbor, or an Air Tahiti flight
Frequently asked questions
All international flights land in Tahiti. From there, you take a flight to Bora Bora.
About 50 minutes.
By taxi, bus, private driver or rental car.
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days. You need a valid passport.
Air Tahiti's baggage allowance may differ from your international flight. Check it before you travel on our Baggage page.
By ferry from Papeete harbor, in about 30 minutes, or by plane with Air Tahiti, in about 15 minutes.