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IATA: MVT · , French Polynesia

Mataiva Airport Guide

CapitalPapeete
Population279,500
CurrencyXPF ₣ CFP franc
LanguageChinese
Time ZoneUTC-10:00
AirportMVT
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~1,000,000

Mataiva Airport (IATA: MVT) is a key aviation hub serving and the wider French Polynesia region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to from MVT

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Mataiva Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at MVT

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Mataiva Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Mataiva Airport (MVT) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
MVT / NTGV
Country
French Polynesia
Local time now
22:45 (-10)
Time zone
Pacific/Tahiti
Currency
XPF (₣)
Capital
Papeete
Coordinates
-14.8681, -148.7170

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Nonstop destinations from MVT

Mataiva Airport has published nonstop service to 2 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from MVT.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
PapeetePPTFrench Polynesia313 km
RGIRGIFrench Polynesia113 km

At the airport

General guidance rather than MVT-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.