Flights to Bora Bora Airport Are With Air Tahiti

Your flights to Bora Bora will be the most thrilling air travel you have ever taken.

Here you can find flight details, how to get discount prices, where to sit on the plane, baggage allowances, cancellation requirements, where to stay near the Tahiti Airport, and more. Having this knowledge of Bora Bora travel will enable you to sit back and enjoy the ride.

Our Air Tahiti flight arriving at Bora Bora Airport

To get Bora Bora flights you must first fly into French Polynesia's Faa'a International Airport, at Papeete, on the main island of Tahiti. Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Air France, LAN and Hawaiian Airlines all fly into Tahiti. From here Air Tahiti flies to 47 island air-strips. In the Society Islands it's hubs are at Rangiroa and Bora Bora Airport. You can find out more about flying into Tahiti on our Tahiti Airfare page.

Connecting to a Bora Bora flight

Here is information on how to smoothly connect from your international flight to Bora Bora flights.

Where to sit on the plane for the best view!

Flying inter-island in French Polynesia is incredibly special as you see the islands, and their sparkling blue lagoons from above. Flights to Bora Bora are particularly spectacular so here is the best side of the plane to sit for Bora Bora flights.

Flight Confirmations

Misunderstandings between Air Tahiti and Travel agents in other parts of the world are common. So if your bookings were made from abroad, confirm your Bora Bora flights and other Bora Bora travel arrangements when you arrive in Papeete. Also be attentive when waiting at the airport for your flight to Bora Bora because planes can leave up to 20 minutes early.

Air Tahiti provides coffee or juice on flights over 30 minutes, so this in-flight service is offered on Bora Bora flights.

Getting to your resort

When you arrive at Bora Bora airport you will be on a small motu (island). You will need to take a Bora Bora resort transfer to get to your accommodation.

Cheap flights to Bora Bora

Want to know the best ways to save on your Bora Bora air travel? Here are the ways you can save money on your flights to Bora bora.

Tips for Flying Inter-island

Flying Stand-by
Unclaimed seats are usually given to stand-by passengers 20 minutes before a flight. If you are hoping to go stand-by, but told a flight is full, continue checking until the last moment as locals can change their mind easily.

Be in Tahiti the Day Before Your International Flight Out
Air Tahiti is quite reliable but to avoid any problem it's best not to plan your flight back to Papeete for the same day that your international flight departs from Tahiti. So have a day seeing the sights in Tahiti before you leave French Polynesia.

Be aware of flights leaving 15 minutes early!

Baggage Allowance

If your Air Tahiti tickets for flights to Bora Bora are purchased at least 7 days before you arrive in French Polynesia your baggage allowance will be 20 kilograms. But if you buy your tickets after arrival the baggage allowance for inter-island flights is 10 kilograms.

When you purchase one of the special air passes that include flights to several islands, you can opt to pay a surcharge that allows you to take 50 kilograms.

Scuba Divers who produce a scuba certification card are allowed an extra 5 kilogram for their diving equipment.

The hand luggage limit is 3 kilograms

To receive a discount on excess baggage, make sure you pay the excess fees for all your flights at first check-in.

Refunds on Flights to Bora Bora

If your Bora Bora travel plans change, you can have your Air Tahiti tickets refunded at the place where you purchased them. If you cancel at least 24 hours before your flight to Bora Bora the fee is CFP 1,000. For cancellation with less than 24 hours notice, the fee is CFP 4,000. To make sure it is done, cancel in person and have your flight coupon amended, as no-shows are charged CFP 4,000 to make a new reservation.