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How to get fromPapeete Airport (PPT) to Vaitapeby plane or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Papeete Airport (PPT) to Vaitape by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Bora Bora Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane PPT - BOB
    1h 50m
    $180–356

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitapeferry ferry
    8h 25m
    $60–95

  3. Fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane PPT - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Fare to Vaitapeferry ferry
    5h 30m
    $274–515

  4. Fly to Maupiti Airport, fly to Bora Bora Airport, Airport shuttle

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Maupiti Airport (MAU)plane plane PPT - MAU
    2. Fly from Maupiti Airport to Bora Bora Airportplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from Motu Mute to Vaitapeferry ferry
    3h 15m
    $451–1,000

  5. Fly to Raiatea Airport, fly to Maupiti Airport, fly to Bora Bora Airport, Airport shuttle

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Raiatea Airport (RFP)plane plane PPT - RFP
    2. Fly from Raiatea Airport to Maupiti Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Maupiti Airport to Bora Bora Airportplane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Motu Mute to Vaitapeferry ferry
    4h 30m
    $448–811

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Papeete Airport (PPT), French Polynesia and Vaitape, French Polynesia?

Air Tahiti and Air Moana fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Apetahi Express operates a ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitape 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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