Air Tahiti Nui is the only international airline of French Polynesia, commonly known as Tahiti. They operate a small fleet of Airbus aircraft on purely international routes to New Zealand, the USA, France and Japan from their hub at Fa’a’a International Airport, Papeete.
The Difference
- Air Tahiti Nui aim to start your French Polynesian experience as soon as you step onboard. All furnishings reflect colours of the lagoons and beaches, and they even go as far as putting the scent of the tropical tiare flower throughout the aircraft.
- Air Tahiti Nui only operate the massive A340 aircraft.
The Classes
POERAVA BUSINESS CLASS Business Class travellers have priority check in, priority luggage return, lounge access, an inseat power point, private cabin, larger TV, and a seat that reclines 160 degrees. An extra piece of checked luggage up to 23 kilograms is also allowed.
Destinations
Tahiti (Papeete)
The Hub
PAPEETE AIRPORT. This is a small airport with one terminal and only receives a few international flights each day. Because of its size, it’s pretty easy to navigate, however there’s always a bit of a queue when trying to get through customs/security. Unfortunately only parts of the terminal are airconditioned, which can make the waiting that bit more uncomfortable. There’s a very small number of shops and food outlets available. All domestic flights leave from the same terminal so connecting is easy. The airport is not open 24 hours.
