There are 4 ways to get from Papeete to Maupiti by plane, ferry, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Maupiti Airport
best- Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Maupiti Airport (MAU)plane PPT - MAU
3h 34m$308–647Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitapeferry
- Take the ferry from Vaitape to Maupitiferry
10h 35m$93–145Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Bora Bora Airport, ferry
- Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane PPT - BOB
- Take the ferry from Vaitape to Maupitiferry
6h 19m$209–277Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Bora Bora Airport, ferry
- Take the car ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry
- Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane MOZ - BOB
- Take the ferry from Vaitape to Maupitiferry
7h 15m$357–693
Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Maupiti Airport (MAU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Papeete to Maupiti is to ferry which costs $90 - $150 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Papeete to Maupiti is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $300 - $650.
No, there is no direct ferry from Papeete to Maupiti. However, there are services departing from Papeete Ferry Terminal and arriving at Maupiti via Vaitape. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Papeete and Maupiti is 315 km.
The best way to get from Papeete to Maupiti without a car is to ferry which takes 10h 35m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Papeete to Maupiti, including transfers.
There are 23+ hotels available in Maupiti.
What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Maupiti, French Polynesia?
Air Tahiti flies from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Maupiti Airport (MAU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Maupiti via Vaitape in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Maupiti Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–650
Flights from Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Maupiti Airport via Raiatea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–650
Flights from Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Bora Bora Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–600
Flights from Moorea-Temae Airport to Bora Bora Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–450
Flights from Moorea-Temae Airport to Bora Bora Airport via Raiatea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Website
- airmoana.com
Flights from Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Bora Bora Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Flights from Moorea-Temae Airport to Bora Bora Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–450
- Phone
- +689 40 50 54 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- tuateaferries.com
Ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitape
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://tuateaferries.com/en/ticketing/
- Ferry Standard
- $60–90
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Vaitape to Maupiti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Ferry from Vaitape to Maupiti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Ferry from Vaitape to Maupiti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 40501616
- [email protected]
- Website
- aremiti.pf
Car ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Moorea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- aremiti.pf
- Passenger (Adult)
- $16
- Passenger (Child)
- $9
- Passenger (Senior)
- $14
- Vehicle
- $35–75
- Phone
- +689 40 46 11 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- vaearai.com
Car ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Moorea
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–70
- Schedules at
- vaearai.com
- Adult one way
- $19
- Child (2-12 years) one way
- $10
- Vehicle
- $35–70
Want to know more about travelling around French Polynesia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide