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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Bora-Boraby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Bora-Bora by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Bora Bora Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane CNS - BOB
    16h
    $502–1,723

  2. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane CNS - PPT
    2. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitapeferry ferry
    21h 25m
    $609–1,981

  3. Fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane CNS - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Fare to Vaitapeferry ferry
    20h
    $524–1,532

Cairns (CNS) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$501Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Great Barrier Reef to Bora-Bora.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,642.4 km
  • Duration: 16h

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef and Bora-Bora, French Polynesia?

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti, and three other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) 4 times a week.

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