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How to get fromPapeete to Nouméaby plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Papeete to Nouméa by plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane PPT - NOU
    2. Drive from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) to Nouméacar car
    9h 17m

  2. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane MOZ - NOU
    3. Drive from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) to Nouméacar car
    17h 49m

  3. Ferry to Huahine – Fare Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Fareferry ferry
    2. Fly from Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane HUH - NOU
    3. Drive from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) to Nouméacar car
    16h 23m

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) flights

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Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$809Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,686 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Nouméa, New Caledonia?

There is no direct connection from Papeete to Nouméa. However, you can take the bus to Papeete Airport, walk to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) airport, fly to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU), then drive to Nouméa. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Moorea, take the taxi to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) airport, fly to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU), then drive to Nouméa.

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