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How to get fromPapeete to Marquesas Islandsby plane or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Papeete to Marquesas Islands by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Nuku Hiva Airport

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)plane plane PPT - NHV
    4h 24m
    $400–600

  2. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Atuona Airport

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane plane PPT - AUQ
    4h 29m
    $460–650

  3. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Nuku Hiva Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)plane plane MOZ - NHV
    20h
    $1,018–1,696

  4. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Atuona Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane plane MOZ - AUQ
    20h 25m
    $1,018–1,796

  5. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Ua Pou Airport

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Ua Pou Airport (UAP)plane plane PPT - UAP
    5h 44m
    $650–1,100

  6. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Ua Huka Airport

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Ua Huka Airport (UAH)plane plane PPT - UAH
    5h 19m
    $650–1,100

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,413.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia?

Air Moana and Air Tahiti fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) twice daily.

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