Do planes land in Bora Bora?

The airport in Bora Bora is also known as Motu Mute Airport. On average, around 275,000 passengers a year come through the airport. Originally opened in 1943 during WWII, the airport opened to commercial flights in 1958.



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There are almost no threats to Bora Bora. Crime is low, and even natural disasters are rare because this part of the Pacific Ocean is far from the cyclone zone.

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Bora Bora is politically part of French Polynesia. The island is a French overseas territory and is not part of the European Union.

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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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On average, the flight time from England to Bora Bora is 18 hours 36 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 England to Bora Bora could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.

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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 crowds The whole of French Polynesia receives as many visitors in one year as Hawaii has in a week. Even during peak season when the resorts full, Bora Bora never feels crowded. You'll wonder where everyone is! There's never a worry to reserve a sun lounge in Bora Bora, or finding a spot on the beach.

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With unparalleled views and pristine waters melting onto dreamlike beaches, Conrad Bora Bora Nui is a tropical oasis. The French Polynesian hideaway is so idyllic, in fact, that even the Kardashians couldn't stay away — the celebrity family chose this luxurious resort as its vacation destination in 2011.

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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.

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Cheap Flights from London to Bora Bora (LHR-BOB)
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If you hold a British Citizen passport, you don't need a visa to enter French Polynesia for stays of up to three months.

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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.

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Bora Bora is world-famous for its vibrant turquoise lagoon, soft, white sandy stretches of beach and luxurious resorts. With such a dreamlike setting, this magical island is, unsurprisingly, a great spot to plan a getaway.

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The Maldives is a set of islands in the Indian Ocean located off the coast of Sri Lanka. Bora Bora is an island within a set of islands belonging to country of French Polynesia, and is located in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Australia.

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