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PPT Faa'a International Airport

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Faa'a International Airport (PPT) serves Papeete. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPPT
ICAONTAA
Non-stop28
Airlines12
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Elevation2 m

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The airport in numbers

Faa'a International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Faa'a International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.4M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.6M in 2000.

Passengers / year
1.4M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.6M
in 2000
Elevation
2 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1980–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Faa'a International Airport to Papeete

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Faa'a International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Papeete ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Faa'a International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 28 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Tahiti · Air Tahiti Nui · American Airlines · Air New Zealand · Qantas · Japan Airlines Domestic · LAN Airlines · Delta Air Lines · Air France · Air Caledonie International

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Faa'a International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sailing from here?

Faa'a International Airport is the airport nearest Papeete (Tahiti)'s cruise terminal. Cruises from Papeete (Tahiti) — which lines and where ›

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Faa'a International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Papeete shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Faa'a International Airport to the centre of Papeete?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Faa'a International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Faa'a International Airport to Papeete?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Faa'a International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Faa'a International Airport?
About 28 destinations, including Los Angeles, Auckland, Avarua, Tokyo. 12 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Faa'a International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Faa'a International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Faa'a International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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