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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Papeeteby plane, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papeete by plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane AKL - PPT
    5h 5m
    $450–7,500

  2. Fly Auckland to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane AKL - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    13h 11m
    $285–860

  3. Fly Auckland to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry, car ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane AKL - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Huahine to Mooreaferry ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    20h 10m

  4. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane TRG - PPT
    11h 25m
    $614–1,469

  5. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Whangarei Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane WRE - PPT
    11h 45m
    $680–1,535

Auckland (AKL) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,099.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Air Tahiti Nui and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 5 times a week.

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