Because of the large distances separating one island to the others, flying definitively constitutes one of the major means of transportations to reach Tahiti and then travel between each islands.

1. International flights

The only international airport is located in Tahiti in Faaa district, just 5 km away from downtown Papeete. It was built in the 60’ to support the economical and social changes that were occurred at that time. Today, Tahiti Faaa airport welcomes as much as 7 different airlines and is connected to the rest of the world through direct flights to the destinations listed below. The airport features 3 terminals : International Arrivals ; International Departures and Domestic flights (more details below).

• Los Angeles (USA)
• Paris (France)
• Hawaii (USA)
• Auckland (New Zealand)
• Sidney (Australia)
• Tokyo (Japan)
• Osaka (Japan)
• Easter Island / Santiago (Chile)

Launched in 1998, Air Tahiti Nui proposes international flights to Los Angeles (USA), Tokyo & Osaka (Japan), Paris (France) and Auckland (New Zealand). In July 2005, 2 new direct routes will be open to Sydney (Australia) and New York (USA).

Using Airbus 340-200 aircrafts transporting up to 286 passengers in economy or business class, Air Tahiti Nui offers large and convenient schedules that allow you to arrive early in Tahiti and catch a connecting domestic flight to other islands.

2. Domestic flights : Air Tahiti & Air Moorea

Two domestic airlines are in charge of public inter-island flights : Air Tahiti and Air Moorea.

Air Tahiti features flights to 40 different destinations (the latest one is Raivavae available since Nov. 4th, 2002). The most popular destinations like Bora Bora, Huahine, Raiatea or Rangiroa are connected to Tahiti with several daily flights. On the other hand, some islands like the Marquesas can be limited to one flight per week.

PO Box 314 – Papeete - Tahiti
E-mail: reservation@airtahiti.pf
Web : www.airtahiti.pf
Phone : (689) 86 40 00 / Phone réservation (689) 86 42 42

Air Tahiti manages a float of 10 modern aircrafts (2 Dornier 228 and 4 ATR 42-500 and 4 ATR72-500) and flies to 40 islands in all 5 Polynesian archipelagoes.

Remark :

1) If you wish to discover a minimum of 2 islands, Air Tahiti features 4 different flight passes (ask for "Air Pass") which offer good discounts. Tickets are valid 28 days.
2) Luggage weight allowed: International travelers are allowed 20 kg of luggage.

Air Moorea is a subsidiary of Air Tahiti. This company flies only from Tahiti to Moorea with small Focker planes that can accommodate 12 to 20 passengers. This low-altitude flight  (600 ft) lasts for 10 minutes. Although more expensive than the ferry, it is a very convenient way to visit Moorea and it offers not only a unique experience but also some wonderful panoramas of Tahiti and Moorea islands.

• Tel Tahiti: (689) 86 41 41 / Fax Tahiti: (689) 86 42 69
• Tel Moorea: (689) 55 06 01 / Fax Moorea: (689) 55 06 09
  

Please note that Air Moorea can organize your transfer to your hotel or pension for an approximate rate of 500 xpf.