There are 2 ways to get from Papeete to Raʻiātea by plane or ferry
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Papeete to Raʻiātea by ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Papeete to Raʻiātea is to ferry which costs $60 - $75 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Papeete to Raʻiātea is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $130 - $170.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Papeete Ferry Terminal and arriving at Uturoa. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Papeete and Raʻiātea is 224 km.
The best way to get from Papeete to Raʻiātea without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 30m and costs $60 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Papeete to Raʻiātea, including transfers.
There are 182+ hotels available in Raʻiātea.
What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Raʻiātea, French Polynesia?
Air Tahiti and Air Moana fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Raiatea Airport (RFP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Apetahi Express operates a ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Uturoa 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Vaeara’i also services this route once a week.
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Raiatea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Phone
- +689 40 50 54 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apetahi Express
Ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Uturoa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Apetahi Express
- Ferry Standard
- $60–75
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