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Nearest Airport to Papeete: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Papeete is Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), about 4.6 km (3 mi) away.
Closest airport
PPT
Fa'a'ā International Airport
4.6 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Airports near Papeete
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Fa'a'ā International AirportPPT 4.6 km3 mi · ~5 minPapeete, French Polynesia · International
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- 2 MOZ 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
- 3 HUH 181 km112 mi · ~3 h 14 min
- 4 RFP 221 km137 mi · ~3 h 57 min
- 5 NTHB 257 km159 mi · ~4 h 35 min
- 6 BOB 262 km163 mi · ~4 h 41 min
- 7 TIH 304 km189 mi · ~5 h 26 min
- 8 MAU 310 km193 mi · ~5 h 32 min
- 9 MVT 310 km193 mi · ~5 h 32 min
- 10 RGI 352 km219 mi · ~6 h 17 min
Small airfields nearby
- Tetiaroa Airport · NTTE58 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Papeete; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Papeete?
The nearest airport to Papeete is Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), about 4.6 km (3 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Papeete?
Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) is 4.6 km from Papeete in a straight line — roughly 5 min by car.
What other airports are near Papeete?
Moorea Temae Airport (MOZ) — 21 km, Huahine-Fare Airport (HUH) — 181 km and Raiatea Airport (RFP) — 221 km.
How long does it take to get from Papeete to Fa'a'ā International Airport?
About 5 min by car for the 4.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.