Tahiti Airport (PPT)

Location

The airport is located about three miles (6km) from Papeete on the island of Tahiti.

Getting to the city

In the parking lot opposite the terminal building, passengers can hop aboard 'Le Truck', an open-top taxi-van, providing public transport in Tahiti and ride into town for a fare of around US$1. Taxis are available but cost around US$10 for the trip into town. It is worth making sure that the fare is agreed on up front before setting off in a taxi.

Time

GMT -10.

Contacts

Tel: +689 866 096.

Car rental

Several car rental agencies operate at the airport, including Hertz, Avis, Tahiti Rentacar and Europcar.

Facilities

There is a bureau de change, post office and bank, opening hours coinciding with the arrival of flights. The airport has two restaurants, a duty free shop, tour operator desks, gift shops, pearl boutiques and a colourful local handcraft market operating in front of the terminal building. Baggage storage facilities are available.

Parking

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.tahiti-aeroport.pf

Fa'aa International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.