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IATA: TKX · , French Polynesia

Takaroa Airport Guide

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

Takaroa Airport (IATA: TKX) is a key aviation hub serving and the wider French Polynesia region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to from TKX

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

Takaroa Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at TKX

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 Takaroa Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Takaroa Airport (TKX) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
TKX / NTKR
Country
French Polynesia
Local time now
21:51 (-10)
Time zone
Pacific/Tahiti
Currency
XPF (₣)
Capital
Papeete
Coordinates
-14.4558, -145.0250

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Nonstop destinations from TKX

Takaroa Airport has published nonstop service to 3 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from TKX.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
PapeetePPTFrench Polynesia598 km
TKPTKPFrench Polynesia36 km
Ahe AtollAHEFrench Polynesia132 km

At the airport

General guidance rather than TKX-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.