Overview

Places of interest in French Polynesia

Overview
1 Tahiti
Sun‑kissed lagoons and volcanic horizons
9.1
A tropical archipelago in the South Pacific, Tahiti offers lush volcanic landscapes, black-sand beaches and vibrant marine life. Visitors can explore traditional villages, hike waterfalls and experience Polynesian culture through music and dance together in the heart of the islands.
Highlights:
  • 🏔️ Hike up Mount Aorai for sunrise views
  • 🛬 Explore Faa'a International Airport's local markets
  • 🚤 Sail to Bora Bora's turquoise lagoon
1 Fa'a'ā International Airport
Gateway to tropical paradise and island adventures
Serving Tahiti and surrounding islands, this airport handles most international flights to French Polynesia. Modern terminal offers direct connections to Paris, Los Angeles and Tokyo, while nearby runway accommodates large aircraft for regional travel.
1 Easy Market
Supermarket
1 Easy Market
Supermarket
1 Fachoda Falls
Waterfall
2 Fachoda Falls
Waterfall
2 Rangiroa Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and starry skies
Located on Rangiroa atoll in French Polynesia, this small airport serves as a gateway for travelers to the lagoon’s coral reefs and traditional villages. It offers limited flights from Tahiti and nearby islands.
3 Moorea Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and lush valleys
The island’s main gateway connects to Tahiti and international flights via a short runway. Facilities include a small terminal, rental car services and nearby beach access for travelers arriving by air.
3 Mo’orea
Island
1 Belvedere Lookout
Viewpoint
4 Atuona Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and volcanic horizons
Located on Tahiti's eastern coast, this regional airport serves as a gateway to nearby islands and local communities. It features a single runway, basic passenger facilities and regular flights connecting to Papeete and beyond.
5 Nuku Hiva Airport
Gateway to lush volcanic island paradise
The main gateway to Nuku Hiva island, this airport handles seasonal flights from Tahiti and occasional international carriers. Runway length supports small jets; facilities include a single terminal with basic services.
6 Tikehau Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise lagoons
This modest airstrip on Tikehau Island in French Polynesia offers a quiet gateway to the atoll’s turquoise lagoons and coral gardens. Travelers appreciate its limited traffic, allowing relaxed arrivals and easy access to snorkeling tours.
7 Tubuai – Mataura Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise lagoons
The regional airport serves Tubuai Island in French Polynesia, offering daily flights to Papeete and occasional connections to Tahiti. Its single runway accommodates small aircraft, while the terminal provides basic amenities for travelers.
8 Apataki Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise paradise
Serving the remote island of Apataki, this small public airport handles regional flights from Tahiti and other islands. Its single runway accommodates light aircraft, offering essential connectivity for residents and visitors daily.
9 Arutua Airport
Gateway to lush tropical paradise islands
Serving the island of Rapa Iti, this small public airport handles regional flights from Tahiti and neighboring islands. Its single asphalt runway accommodates turboprop aircraft, while nearby coral reefs attract divers.
10 Hao Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and tropical paradise
The main gateway to Tahiti and surrounding islands, this airport handles domestic flights and limited international traffic. Modern facilities, a single runway and scenic views of the Pacific make arrivals memorable.
11 Rurutu Airport
Gateway to tropical paradise and lush atolls
Located on Rurutu island, this regional airport connects the remote atoll to Tahiti and other islands via daily flights. The runway is short, surrounded by lush vegetation and serves as a gateway for eco‑tourism.
12 Makemo Airport
Remote paradise gateway to lush atolls
Serving the remote island of Makemo in French Polynesia’s Tuamotu Archipelago, this small public airport connects travelers to Tahiti via daily flights. The runway is gravel and facilities are basic yet functional.
13 Niau Airport
Remote paradise gateway to turquoise lagoons
Gateway in French Polynesia, Niau Airport serves the Tuamotu island of Niau with a single runway and modest terminal. Travelers value its efficiency for short hops but must plan flights carefully due to sparse schedules.
14 Ahe Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and tropical paradise
Serving Tahiti, the airport links travelers from Paris and Pacific hubs with modern facilities and a single runway, offering straightforward access to nearby resorts and efficient customs processing for seamless arrivals.
15 Fakarava Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and volcanic horizons
Serving the remote atoll of Fakarava, this small airport connects travelers to Tahiti via daily flights. Its single runway accommodates regional aircraft and the surrounding lagoon offers scenic views for arrivals.
16 Totegegie Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and island paradise
Serving the island of Moorea, this regional airport connects travelers to Tahiti and other islands via short flights. The runway sits near lush hills, offering scenic approaches and easy access to local resorts.
17 Mataiva Airport
Island gateway with turquoise lagoon views
A regional hub on Tahiti’s main island connects domestic and international flights. The airport features a single runway, modern terminal facilities and easy access to nearby resorts and cultural sites.
18 Rimatara Airport
Remote island gateway to tropical paradise
This modest airstrip on Rimatara island connects French Polynesia to mainland France via a single runway amid volcanic slopes. Travelers enjoy sunrise over coral reefs before boarding; local hospitality remains warm despite limited services.
19 Raivavae Airport
Gateway to tropical paradise and lush islands
The regional airport serves Raivavae Island in French Polynesia's Austral group, offering flights to Papeete and Tahiti. Its single asphalt runway accommodates small aircraft, while the terminal provides basic amenities for travelers.
20 Takaroa Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise lagoons
Serving the remote island of Takaroa in French Polynesia, this small public airport handles limited flights from Tahiti and neighboring islands. Its single runway accommodates regional turboprops, offering essential connectivity for residents and visitors.
21 Manihi Airport
Gateway to tropical paradise and secluded islands
Manihiki Airport serves the remote island of Manihi in the Tuamotu Archipelago. The single runway accommodates small aircraft, connecting travelers to Tahiti and other islands via regular flights for tourism.
22 Anaa Airport
Tropical gateway to lush island paradise
Serving the island of Tahiti, this regional airport connects to major hubs via daily flights. Modern facilities include a single terminal, parking and ground transport links to nearby resorts and convenient services.
23 Hikueru Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and island paradise
A regional hub on Tahiti’s main island, the airport offers frequent connections to Paris and other Pacific destinations. Modern facilities serve both tourists and locals, with easy access to nearby beaches and cultural sites.
24 Napuka Airport
Island gateway with turquoise lagoon views
This airstrip on Napuka Island in French Polynesia links the archipelago to mainland France, featuring a runway that hugs turquoise lagoons. Flights are rare, yet visitors enjoy sunrise views over coral reefs.
25 Aratika-Nord Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and lush atolls
Located on Aratika Island, this small public airport serves as a gateway for visitors to the northern atoll. It features a single gravel runway and basic facilities, connecting the island to Tahiti by charter flights.
26 Takapoto Airport
Island gateway to turquoise lagoons and sunsets
Serving the remote island of Takapoto, this small public airport handles regional flights from Papeete and neighboring atolls. Its single asphalt runway supports light aircraft, offering essential connectivity for residents and visitors.
27 Tatakoto Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and tropical paradise
Serving the island of Taha'a, this small public airport connects travelers to Tahiti and other islands via regional flights. Its single asphalt runway accommodates turboprops, while nearby beaches offer scenic views.
28 Ua Huka Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and tropical paradise
Serving the island of Ua Huka in the Tuamotu Archipelago, this small public airport connects travelers to Tahiti and other islands via daily flights. Its single runway accommodates regional turboprops amid a remote tropical setting.
29 Ua Pou Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and tropical paradise
Located on Tahiti's main island, this international hub connects to Paris and other Pacific destinations. Modern facilities include a single runway, customs, duty‑free shops and panoramic views of the surrounding lagoon.
30 Raroia Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and tropical paradise
The main gateway to the Cook Islands' largest island, this international airport connects Rarotonga to major hubs in Asia and Oceania. Modern facilities serve tourists arriving for tropical beaches and reef adventures.
31 Takume Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and volcanic horizons
Serving the island of Taha'a, this regional airport connects travelers to Tahiti and other islands via daily flights. The runway accommodates small aircraft, while nearby beaches offer immediate access to tropical scenery.
32 Kaukura Airport
Remote paradise gateway to turquoise lagoons
This remote island airport in French Polynesia links Kaukura to Tahiti with flights, offering clear lagoon views from its single runway. Travelers enjoy efficient customs, though early arrivals are advised due to limited services.
33 Faaite Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and tropical paradise
The main gateway to Tahiti, this airport handles domestic and international flights, featuring a single runway, modern terminal facilities and convenient connections to the island’s capital and surrounding resorts for tourists.
34 Puka-Puka Airport
Island gateway to turquoise lagoons and adventure
The small airstrip on Puka‑Puka Island connects travelers to this French Polynesian atoll via daily flights from Tahiti. The runway is gravel and the terminal offers services for visitors arriving by seaplane or boat.
35 Kauehi Aerodrome
Island gateway to turquoise lagoon adventures
Located on Tahiti’s main island, this airport connects the region to international destinations via daily flights. Its modern terminal offers efficient services, while nearby beaches and volcanic landscapes provide immediate exploration opportunities.
36 Pukarua Airport
Island gateway to turquoise lagoons and sunsets
Located on Tahiti’s main island, this regional airport connects to domestic and international flights via a short runway and modern terminal facilities. It serves as the gateway for travelers heading to nearby islands.
37 Fakahina Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise lagoons
Serving the remote Fakahina atoll in French Polynesia, this small airstrip connects visitors to the island’s pristine lagoon and traditional villages via short flights from Tahiti and offers a gateway for researchers studying coral ecosystems.
38 Katiu Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise lagoons
A small public airfield on the island of Taha'a serves regional flights between Tahiti and nearby islands. The gravel runway is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, offering basic facilities for travelers.
39 Reao Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and tropical paradise
This bustling gateway in French Polynesia connects Tahiti to the world. The Reao Airport sits on a small island, offering clear lagoon views and efficient transfers for travelers seeking remote island adventures.
40 Fangatau Airport
Remote island gateway to turquoise lagoons
A remote military airstrip on Fangataufa Atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, used primarily for strategic operations and occasional research missions. The runway spans 2,000 meters amid open ocean, with limited facilities.
2 Bora Bora
Turquoise Lagoons, Overwater Dreams
8.4
An isolated atoll in French Polynesia, Bora‑Bora offers turquoise lagoons, volcanic cliffs and overwater bungalows. The island’s clear waters support vibrant marine life, while its small size makes it ideal for intimate, luxury retreats and unforgettable experiences.
Highlights:
  • 🚤 Take a private boat tour around Mount Otemanu
  • 🏝️ Stay overnight in a classic overwater bungalow
  • 🐠 Snorkel crystal-clear lagoon with rays and tropical fish
41 Bora Bora Airport
Island Paradise's Scenic Gateway
The regional airport serves as the main gateway to Bora Bora, featuring a single runway and limited commercial flights from Tahiti. It offers basic facilities and connects visitors to the island’s luxury resorts.
42 Raiatea Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and island paradise
This bustling gateway in French Polynesia connects Tahiti to the world, featuring a single runway and modern terminal. Travelers appreciate its efficient customs and panoramic ocean views, though peak season can be crowded.
43 Huahine – Fare Airport
Gateway to turquoise lagoons and lush islands
The regional airport serves the island of Huahine in French Polynesia, offering daily flights to Papeete and nearby islands. It features a single asphalt runway, basic passenger facilities and scenic views of the lagoon.
44 Maupiti Airport
Island gateway with turquoise lagoon views
This modest airstrip in French Polynesia’s Austral Islands serves as a gateway to Maupiti's turquoise lagoons and lush volcanic slopes. While flights are infrequent, the relaxed vibe rewards early arrivals with panoramic sunrise views.
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