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How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Papeeteby plane, shuttle, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Papeete by plane, shuttle, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Abu Dhabi to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane AUH - PPT
    27h 32m
    $851–2,201

  2. Fly Abu Dhabi to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane AUH - MOZ
    2. Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    32h 28m
    $770–1,911

  3. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane DXB - PPT
    27h 29m
    $1,501–6,501

  4. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane DOH - PPT
    30h 14m
    $1,267–3,396

  5. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SHJ - PPT
    36h 30m
    $961–3,415

  6. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane DXB - MOZ
    3. Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    30h 10m
    $970–2,511

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration26h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$849Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17,429.8 km
  • Duration: 27h 32m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Etihad, Air Tahiti Nui, and Air New Zealand fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) once daily.

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