Can you fly direct to Tahiti from UK?

Flights from London to Tahiti depart from Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), London City (LCY) and Luton (LTN). They will arrive at Fa'a'a International Airport (PPT), the heart of Tahiti. There are no direct flights from London to Tahiti, but flights from Heathrow to Tahiti usually only include one stop.



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The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Air France, Ryanair, French Bee, and American Airlines. London and Tahiti have 401 direct flights per week.

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Most travelers headed to this tropical paradise arrive by air. The Tahiti-Faa'a International Airport is located on Tahiti's main island and is about 5 km west of Papeete. This is the only international airport in French Polynesia and is close and convenient to all the major hotels and resorts on Tahiti.

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It depends on what type of beaches you're looking for. If you're expecting perfectly white sand, calm waves and bright aquamarine-colored water, Bora Bora has better beaches (bottom left photo). If you enjoy public beaches, surfing, whale watching and dolphin sightings, Tahiti has better beaches (bottom right photo).

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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.

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Travelers can enter Bora Bora for 90 days every six months without a visa. Passports must be valid for at least three months and proof of onward travel may be required.

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Tahiti is the highest and largest island in French Polynesia lying close to Mo?orea island. It is located 4,400 kilometres (2,376 nautical miles) south of Hawai?i, 7,900 km (4,266 nmi) from Chile, 5,700 km (3,078 nmi) from Australia.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Tahiti High season is considered to be July and August. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is February.

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May, June, September, and October have the best combination of weather and availability of hotel rooms. Tahiti and the rest of the Society Islands enjoy a balmy tropical climate. Tropical showers can pass overhead at any time of the year. Humidity averages between 77% and 80% throughout the year.

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Faa'a International Airport (PPT) International Airlines:
  • Air France. www.airfrance.com.
  • Air New-Zealand. www.airnewzealand.com.
  • Air Tahiti Nui. www.airtahitinui.com.
  • Aircalin. www.aircalin.com.
  • French Bee. www.frenchbee.com.
  • Hawaiian Airlines. www.hawaiianair.com.
  • Latam Airlines. www.latam.com.
  • United Airlines. www.united.com.


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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).

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There are no direct flights from United States to Bora Bora. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Vaitape Motu-Mute Airport, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Vaitape Motu-Mute Airport and San Francisco Airport - Vaitape Motu-Mute Airport.

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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.

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Flight information for Hawaii to Bora Bora
There are no direct flights from Hawaii to Bora Bora. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Honolulu Airport - Vaitape Motu-Mute Airport and Kahului Airport - Vaitape Motu-Mute Airport.

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With so many beaches, water activities, and cultural connections, you should spend between seven and 10 days in Tahiti and greater Polynesia. One week to 10 days can give you plenty of time to visit Tahiti and other islands, such as Bora Bora or Moorea.

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