Cheap Flights to Faa'a International Airport

Ready for paradise? Discover flights to Faa’a International Airport (PPT), the only international airport in French Polynesia and the gateway to Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, and the wider Society Islands.

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About Faa'a International Airport (PPT)

Faa’a International Airport, built in part on reclaimed coral reef land, serves Papeete and is the sole international gateway to French Polynesia. It is the hub for Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, and Air Moana, connecting the islands with North America, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific.

Airport code

PPT (ICAO: NTAA)

Location

Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Airlines serving

Air Tahiti Nui, Air France, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, French Bee, Air Tahiti, and Air Moana

Popular Routes

Intercontinental routes to North America, Europe, and Asia connect through Papeete, alongside a dense network of inter-island flights.

Route Type

Popular Connections

North America

Los Angeles (Air Tahiti Nui, United, French Bee)
Asia-Pacific
Auckland (Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui), Tokyo (Air Tahiti Nui)

Best Time to Book Cheap Flights

Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally offers good value for routes into Tahiti, though long-haul fares from North America, Europe, and Asia often benefit from booking further in advance during peak season.

About Tahiti

Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, located on the island of Tahiti in the Society Islands. The city blends French and Polynesian culture, with bustling markets, black pearl shops, and easy access to Tahiti’s lagoons, waterfalls, and mountainous interior, as well as onward travel to Bora Bora and Moorea.

Things to Know When Flying Into Tahiti

Faa’a is the only international airport in French Polynesia, so all inter-island connections to Bora Bora, Moorea, and other islands route through Papeete.


Air Tahiti Nui operates the longest nonstop routes from Papeete, including service to Tokyo and Paris.


The airport is not a 24-hour operation, and international check-in typically opens 3 hours before departure.


Air Tahiti, based at Faa’a, offers daily inter-island flights to most other islands in French Polynesia.

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FAQs — Flights to International Airport

Air Tahiti Nui, Air France, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, French Bee, Air Tahiti, and Air Moana all serve Faa'a International Airport.

Yes. Faa'a is the only international airport in French Polynesia, with intercontinental service to North America, Europe, Asia, and New Zealand, plus inter-island domestic flights.

The longest nonstop route from Faa'a connects to Tokyo, operated by Air Tahiti Nui, with a flight time of around 10 hours and 50 minutes.

Tahiti is known for its turquoise lagoons, black-sand beaches, Polynesian culture, and role as the gateway to Bora Bora, Moorea, and the rest of French Polynesia.

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