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Air travel in French Polynesia
The major islands in French Polynesia are served by Air Tahiti although Air Moorea and smaller charter airlines also provide some air services.
Most flights within French Polynesia pass through Tahiti although there are also direct flights between Bora Bora and Rangiroa in the northern Tuamotus. Domestic air routes are served by modern turbo-prop aircraft, seating between 19 and 66 passengers.
TRAVEL PASSES
Air Tahiti has a range of air passes which can make it a little cheaper to get around French Polynesia.
Pass Découverte
The Pass Découverte (Discovery Pass) allows you to visit Moorea, Huahine and Raiatea from Papeete. The Pass Découverte costs 27,069 XPF (€227).
Pass Bora Bora
The Pass Bora Bora allows you to visit Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Bora Bora and Maupiti from Papeete. This pass costs 38,755-41,140 XPF (€325-345).
Pass Lagons
With the Pass Lagons (Lagoon Pass), you can visit Moorea the atolls Ahe, Fukarava, Rangiroa, Manihi and Tikehau from Papeete. This pass costs 43,406 XPF (€364).
Pass Bora Bora-Tuamotu
A grand tour of French Polynesia covering the Tuamotus and the Society Islands. With the Bora Tuamotu Pass you can visit Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Bora Bora and Maupiti as well as the atolls of Rangiroa, Manihi and Tikehau from Papeete. This pass costs 56,166 XPF (€471).
Extensions
With each pass you can add on extensions to visit the Austral and Marquesa island groups. The Marquesa extension allows you to visit Nuku Hiva and Atuona for an additional 52,827 XPF (€443). The Austral extension allows you to visit Raivavae, Rurutu and Tubuai in the Austral group for an additional 29,335 XPF (€246).
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