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How to get fromPapeete Airport (PPT) to Darwinby plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Papeete Airport (PPT) to Darwin by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane PPT - DRW
    16h 1m
    $1,457–8,078

  2. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Maningrida Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Maningrida Airport (MNG)plane plane PPT - MNG
    2. Drive from Maningrida Airport (MNG) to Darwincar car
    31h 19m
    $752–2,441

  3. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Darwin International Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MOZ - DRW
    41h 38m
    $1,807–9,331

  4. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Katherine, bus

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane PPT - KTR
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Darwinbus bus
    29h 28m
    $3,120–17,395

  5. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Kununurra, bus

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Kununurra (KNX)plane plane PPT - KNX
    2. Take the bus from Kununurra to Darwinbus bus
    36h 44m
    $1,378–4,567

  6. Ferry to Huahine – Fare Airport, fly to Darwin International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Fareferry ferry
    2. Fly from Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane HUH - DRW
    24h 26m
    $1,681–8,325

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration15h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,421Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,512.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 1m

What companies run services between Papeete Airport (PPT), French Polynesia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Air Tahiti Nui, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 3 times a week.

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