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Dreaming of the remote Marquesas Islands? Discover flights to Atuona Airport (AUQ) on Hiva Oa, the resting place of artist Paul Gauguin and singer Jacques Brel, and one of the more accessible islands in this far-flung French Polynesian archipelago.
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Atuona Airport, also known as Hiva Oa Airport or Jacques Brel Airport, is located about 10 kilometers from the village of Atuona on Hiva Oa, the third-largest island in French Polynesia. The airport serves as one of the main air links to the Marquesas Islands, a remote archipelago located roughly 1,434 km from Tahiti.
Airport code
AUQ (ICAO: NTMN)
Location
Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
Distance from Atuona village
Approximately 10 km
Airlines serving AUQ
Air Tahiti, Air Moana
Popular Routes to and from Atuona
Tahiti is the primary connection to Hiva Oa, along with flights to other islands within the Marquesas group.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Tahiti (Papeete), Nuku Hiva, Ua Huka, Ua Pou
Best Time to Book Flights to Hiva Oa
Given the limited weekly flight frequency serving this remote island, booking well in advance is strongly recommended, particularly if you’re combining Hiva Oa with visits to other Marquesas Islands like Nuku Hiva or Ua Pou on the same trip.
What to See on Hiva Oa
Hiva Oa is best known as the final resting place of French painter Paul Gauguin and Belgian singer Jacques Brel, both buried in Atuona’s main cemetery. The island is also home to the Puamau valley’s massive stone tikis, including “Taka’i’i,” standing nearly 2.5 meters tall and considered among the largest in French Polynesia.Things to Know When Flying Into Hiva Oa
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FAQs — Flights to Atuona Airport
Air Tahiti is the primary airline serving Atuona Airport, with Air Moana also operating flights, connecting Hiva Oa to Tahiti and other Marquesas Islands.
The flight from Tahiti to Hiva Oa takes approximately 3 hours and 15 to 30 minutes, covering roughly 1,434 km (890 miles).
No, Atuona Airport operates domestic flights within French Polynesia only. International travelers must first fly into Tahiti's Faa'a International Airport.
Atuona Airport, also known as Hiva Oa Airport, is located about 10 kilometers from the village of Atuona, with taxis typically available upon arrival for the roughly 15-minute drive.
Given limited weekly flight frequency to this remote island, booking well in advance is recommended, particularly if Hiva Oa is part of a broader Marquesas Islands itinerary.
Hiva Oa is known as the burial place of painter Paul Gauguin and singer Jacques Brel, along with the massive stone tikis found in the Puamau valley, among the largest in French Polynesia.
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