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

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There are 3 ways to get from Papeete to Tarawa by plane, car ferry, or 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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane PPT - TRW
    30h 55m
    $990–3,516

  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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane MOZ - TRW
    2d 1h
    $1,220–4,510

  3. Ferry to Huahine – Fare Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Fareferry ferry
    2. Fly from Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane HUH - TRW
    46h 6m
    $1,172–4,006

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration31h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$987Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Papeete to Tarawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,618.9 km
  • Duration: 30h 55m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Tarawa, Kiribati?

Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) 3 times a week.

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