Traveling from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Motu Mute Airport (BOB): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 50 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Motu Mute Airport. Papeete and French Polynesia share the same timezone — UTC-10.
For the earliest departure, catch the 05:20 flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Motu Mute Airport. If you prefer to set off later, the latest flight departs at 21:45. With 80 weekly flights from PPT to BOB, you can select the one that best suits you.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
If you want to break up your flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Motu Mute Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the PPT - BOB route include:
Raiatea Airport
Huahine Airport
Temae Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Motu Mute Airport (BOB)
C$172 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Motu Mute Airport. Return flights start from C$172. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from PPT to BOB, book your journey 10 months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Motu Mute Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
To get to Tahiti Faa'an Airport from central Papeete, it takes around 11 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
Need a handy hotel near PPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Motu Mute Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Motu Mute Airport (BOB)
If you have a late flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Motu Mute Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BOB:
Getting from Motu Mute Airport (BOB) to central French Polynesia
The center of French Polynesia is roughly 772 kilometres from Motu Mute Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
When to fly to Motu Mute Airport (BOB)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Motu Mute Airport. July is the most popular month to visit French Polynesia. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in French Polynesia is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Motu Mute Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from PPT to BOB sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.