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Fa'aa International 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.pf
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