Country Information




Getting There by Air

Air Tahiti Nui (TN) (website: www.airtahitinui.com) is the only Tahiti-based international carrier.


Air Passes

Visit the South Pacific Pass: valid with Solomon Airlines (IE), Air Vanuatu (NF), Our Airline (Air Nauru) (ON), Qantas (QF), Air Niugini (PX), Aircalin (SB) and Air Pacific (FJ). The pass allows flexible island-hopping within the South Pacific, for up to 40% off normal airfares.


Departure Tax

None.


Main Airports

Faa’a International Airport (PPT). (www.airtahitinui-usa.com/airports/papeete.asp) The airport, on Tahiti, is 6km (4 miles) from the city (journey time - 15 minutes). To/from the airport: Le Truck buses run regularly. Metered taxis are also available, but are expensive.


Getting There by Water

Main ports: Papeete. The port is served by cruise lines.