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How to get fromPapeete to Nuku Hiva Islandby plane or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Papeete to Nuku Hiva Island by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)plane plane PPT - NHV
    4h 34m
    $529–728

  2. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly

    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
    22h 31m
    $928–1,549

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,424.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Nuku Hiva Island, 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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