Flights to Moorea
Looking for a flight to Moorea? Air Tahiti offers a large number of flights to the sister island of Tahiti, just 15 minutes away.
A trip to Moorea means an immediate change of scenery in one of Tahiti's most popular destinations.
Moorea offers a breathtaking natural setting, with its lush nature, numerous archaeological sites, a multitude of activities and a magnificent lagoon.
Book your flight to Moorea and take off for a destination rich in adventure: a quad ride through the heart of Queen Tahiti's pineapple fields, culminating in the Opunohu lookout ; a heart-warming encounter with the lagoon's stingrays and fish during a outrigger canoe tours ; a unique round of golf on one of the world's most atypical courses ; a visit to the Te Fare Natura eco-museum to learn more about Polynesian nature and culture, and much more…
Moorea is full of surprises and offers a unique proximity to Tahiti. You're sure to enjoy cycling around the island, relaxing on one of the beautiful white sand beaches or trying the cuisine which offers French, Chinese, Italian and Tahitian dishes.
Don't hesitate to take out an Air Tahiti air Pass to benefit from cheap flights to Moorea, which is linked to many other islands. Enjoy every moment and relax on this island renowned for its truly “cool” pace of life.
Flight Duration :
0h15
Distance :
19 km
Airport Code :
MOZ
Practical information
Moorea airport
Moorea airport is located in the east of the island.
There is no shuttle service, but taxis and transport providers offer a service between the airport and the different villages.
If you have booked tourist accommodation, find out from your hosts whether they can arrange your outward and return transfer.
Services available
- Air Tahiti agency
- Souvenir shops
- Taxis
- Telephone kiosk
- Toilets
Population : +16 000 inhabitants
Surface area : 50,97 sq. miles (132 km²)
Main village : Vaiare
Minimum flight duration : 0h15
Distance from Tahiti : 19 km
Moorea used to be called Aimeho or Eimeo in the past.
Moorea means “yellow lizard”.
The highest summit of the island is Mt Tohiea (more than 1 200 m in height = 3,960 ft).
The Papetoai Temple is one of the most ancient European constructions in French Polynesia (1827).
Beautiful ancestral stone platforms of archery can be found in the valley of Opunohu. Archery was not practiced by warriors but exclusively the male elite of the aristocracy as a sacred game.
The good reasons to visit Moorea
The good reasons to visit
- Sumptuous, preserved natural environment (valleys, bays, waterfalls, viewpoints). Cook’s Bay, Opunohu Bay, Temae Beach, Afareaitu Waterfalls.
- Magnificent archaeological sites, the Opunohu Valley and the Ancestors' Trail.
- The opportunity to discover pineapple plantations and other crops.
- Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course (18 holes).
- Dolphin and whale watching (in season).
- A wide choice of quality restaurants all around the island.
- Numerous land, water and air activities.
Do not miss
- The Belvedere with its breathtaking view of Cook’s and Opunohu bays, with the impressive Mount Rotui at the center.
- The Octagonal Temple of Papetoai.
- Paopao market.
- The Moorea Dolphin Center on the site of the former InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa (dolphin discovery programs); a sea turtle care center also exists, run by the Te Mana o Te Moana association.
- The “Rotui” fruit juice & Manutea factory in Moorea (tour and tasting of local products).
- Tiki Village.
- Moorea Tropical Garden.
- Te Fare Natura - The eco-museum dedicated to Polynesian nature, science and culture.
- The “Magic” Mountain, a breathtaking view of Opunohu Bay..
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