Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete is French Polynesia’s main international gateway, with a single passenger terminal handling both international and domestic services. Air Tahiti Nui and French Bee operate long-haul flights from here, while Air Tahiti links the islands with frequent regional services to Bora Bora, Moorea and the Tuamotus. Travelers can check the online flight board for up-to-date arrivals and departures; facilities include car rental desks, duty-free shopping, and ground transport connections to Papeete and nearby resorts.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Faa'a International Airport is PPT.
The ICAO code for Faa'a International Airport is NTAA.
Faa'a International Airport (PPT) is located in Papeete, French Polynesia.
The local time zone at Faa'a International Airport (PPT) is Pacific/Tahiti (GMT-10).
About 25 scheduled departures were counted at Faa'a International Airport (PPT) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
Based on the current departures board at Faa'a International Airport (PPT), scheduled flights are operated by Air Tahiti, Air Moana, French bee, Air France, and Air Tahiti Nui.
Destinations on the current departures board at Faa'a International Airport (PPT) include Moorea, Bora Bora, Raiatea Island, Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, and Fakarava.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Faa'a International Airport (PPT). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.