There are no direct flights from the UK to Bora Bora. The shortest route for British travellers involves at least two stopovers – taking a direct flight to Los Angeles, and picking up another flight to Tahiti, before travelling onwards to Bora Bora.
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The cheapest way to get from England to Bora-Bora is to fly and car ferry and ferry which costs £500 - £1,800 and takes 37h 23m. What is the fastest way to get from England to Bora-Bora? The quickest way to get from England to Bora-Bora is to fly which costs £900 - £2,700 and takes 27h 6m.
An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Bora Bora takes 33h 07m, covering a distance of 9476 miles. The most popular route is London - Vaitape with an average flight time of 27h 05m.
On average, the flight time from London to Bora Bora is 18 hours 45 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means that your flight from London to Bora Bora could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
To get to Bora Bora, most travelers fly into Bora Bora Airport also known as Motu Mute Airport. If you're coming from the U.S., you'll first stop at the Faa'a International Airport in Tahiti. Once you've cleared customs, you'll hop on a 45-minute flight to Bora Bora Airport.
To properly experience Bora Bora, three days (four nights if arriving late) should be enough. The island is small and there isn't all that much to see. If you're after a pampering luxury holiday of sipping cocktails on the deck of your overwater bungalow, you could probably spend a week (if you can afford that).
The best times to go to Bora Bora are November and April. These short shoulder seasons offer fine weather with temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s. High season runs from May to October when rain showers are isolated and the number of tourists swells.
Couples that want to feel more civilization, and society, will prefer Bora Bora, whereas couples who enjoy feeling totally 'off the map' and like they have an island to themselves, will love the Maldives. The main takeaway: Bora Bora resorts will feel more resort-ey and much bigger than the resorts in the Maldives.
Because of the remoteness of the island, it isn't possible to reach Bora Bora direct by sea either. You would need to fly to Tahiti and then make your way to the islands by boat, or you could take a cruise to Tahiti which then takes in the other island.
The languages spoken in Bora Bora are Tahitian and French. However, due to the high tourism population, many natives of Bora Bora have learned to speak English. Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside luxury resorts.
Hurricanes in Bora BoraTahiti is out of the main hurricane belt, so it is rare, but it can happen. If you want to avoid the rare chance of a hurricane occuring while you are on Bora Bora, book outside of November, December, January and February.
Due to the island's location in a region where the Aedes mosquito is common, there is a high risk of contracting Zika there. The mosquitoes that spread the virus grow in areas with standing water, and Bora Bora's numerous lagoons and pools make for excellent mosquito breeding grounds.
If you are visiting Bora Bora only, then 5 or 6 nights is plenty of time. 1 night: Arrive in Tahiti and stay at a regular hotel (no bungalow) OR if you are trying to save, spend a couple of days here in an overwater bungalow (instead of Bora Bora) before moving on to the next island.
Both the Maldives and Bora Bora are expensive luxury destinations. In general, it will be easier to spend less on a trip to The Maldives. In the Maldives, 3-star accommodations are available that are highly rated, while in Bora Bora there are very few hotels or resorts that are not 5-star luxury resorts.
Both the Maldives and Bora Bora are expensive luxury destinations. In general, it will be easier to spend less on a trip to The Maldives. In the Maldives, 3-star accommodations are available that are highly rated, while in Bora Bora there are very few hotels or resorts that are not 5-star luxury resorts.