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IATA: PPT · Papeete, French Polynesia

Faa'a International Airport Guide

CapitalPapeete
Population279,500
CurrencyXPF ₣ CFP franc
LanguageChinese
Time ZoneUTC-10:00
AirportPPT
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~1,073,766

Faa'a International Airport (IATA: PPT) is a key aviation hub serving Papeete and the wider French Polynesia region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Papeete from PPT

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

Faa'a International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at PPT

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 Faa'a International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Faa'a International Airport (PPT) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
PPT / NTAA
Serves
Papeete
Country
French Polynesia
Local time now
21:38 (-10)
Time zone
Pacific/Tahiti
Currency
XPF (₣)
Capital
Papeete
Coordinates
-17.5537, -149.6070

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Nonstop destinations from PPT

Fa'a'ā International Airport has published nonstop service to 31 airports across 7 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from PPT.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
Los AngelesLAXUnited States6,611 km
AucklandAKLNew Zealand4,094 km
AvaruaRARCook Islands1,143 km
NaritaNRTJapan9,444 km
Honolulu, OahuHNLUnited States4,416 km
Isla De PascuaIPCChile4,248 km
Nouméa (La Tontouta)NOUNew Caledonia4,633 km
Hiva Oa IslandAUQFrench Polynesia1,434 km
Motu MuteBOBFrench Polynesia259 km
FAVFAVFrench Polynesia452 km
OtepaHOIFrench Polynesia918 km
FareHUHFrench Polynesia178 km
MAUMAUFrench Polynesia307 km
Moorea-MaiaoMOZFrench Polynesia17 km
MVTMVTFrench Polynesia313 km
Nuku HivaNHVFrench Polynesia1,406 km
UturoaRFPFrench Polynesia218 km
RGIRGIFrench Polynesia355 km
Rimatara IslandRMTFrench Polynesia656 km
RURRURFrench Polynesia572 km
RVVRVVFrench Polynesia732 km
TuheraheraTIHFrench Polynesia307 km
TKXTKXFrench Polynesia598 km
TUBTUBFrench Polynesia646 km

Airlines serving PPT

9 carriers publish nonstop service at PPT, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Air Tahiti NuiTNFull Service8
Air New ZealandNZFull Service6
Air FranceAFFull Service4
QantasQFFull Service4
American AirlinesAAFull Service2
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service2
Carrier HAHA—2
Japan AirlinesJLFull Service2
LATAM AirlinesLAFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than PPT-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.