Tahiti Airport (PPT)
Location: The airport is located about three miles (6km) from Papeete on the island of Tahiti.
Time: GMT -10.
Contacts: Tel: +689 866 096.
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.
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.pfSee full guide to Fa'aa International Airport
