Prepare your stay
How to travel to Tahiti?
AIR TAHITI NUI
It is the only Polynesian international airline. Since 1996, it has been operating flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Tahiti on board. Air Tahiti Nui also offers flights from the United States (Los Angeles), Japan (Tokyo) and New Zealand (Auckland). The flight program from Paris offers between 4 and 7 frequencies per week depending on the season.
Useful information to prepare your flights with Air Tahiti Nui
- Classes: Moana Economy Class, Moana Premium Economy and Poerava Business
- Cabin setting: 3-3-3 in Moana Economy class, 2-3-2 in Moana Premium class and 2-2-2- in Poerava Business
- Pre-routing: With Air France or TGV from many provincial cities
- Stopover between Paris and Papeete: in Los Angeles with possible stopover
Flight time Paris-Tahiti: The average flight time to Papeete is estimated at 22h.
Baggage allowance (per person)
- Economy class: One 23 kg/50 lbs checked baggage + One 10kg/22lbs carry-on baggage and One 3kg/6lbs accessory (1 handbag or 1 bag or 1 bag with electronic device (computer, camera))
- Premium economy class: Two 23 kg/50 lbs checked baggage + One 10kg/22lbs carry-on baggage and One 3kg/6lbs accessory (1 handbag or 1 bag or 1 bag with electronic device (computer, camera))
- Business class Two 32 kg/70 lbs checked baggage + One 12kg/26lbs carry-on baggage and One 3kg/6lbs accessory (1 handbag or 1 bag or 1 bag with electronic device (computer, camera))
In the 3 classes, Air Tahiti Nui allows you to check in the hold for free, in addition to your franchise, sports equipment (golf, diving, surfing ...) – Consult us for the complete list.
Additional Services (pers.)
Access to the VIP Lounge Paris: 60 €
Access to the VIP Lounge Papeete: 42 €
Priority pass departure Paris (check-in, boarding and delivery of priority luggage): 60 €
Priority pass departure Papeete (check-in, boarding and delivery of priority luggage): 42 €
Delights & Champagne on board (bottle of Heidsieck Champagne of 37.5cl and selection of
Fauchon sweets): 60 €
Air Tahiti Nui will offer an à la carte seating service for a fee:
- Extra Comfort seats, located in the first row of Moana Economy cabins or at emergency exits, which offer more legroom.
- Preference seats, located on either side of the aircraft in Moana Economy class.
Depending on your choice, you can enjoy a porthole, direct access to the corridor or simply guarantee to travel next to a friend or loved ones.
FRENCH BEE
Useful information to prepare your flights with French Bee
Since May 2018, the young French low-cost airline has been offering regular flights between
Paris Orly and Tahiti aboard its Airbus A350-900.
French Bee offers 3 frequencies per week (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) from Paris in low season (Friday and Sunday), and a third weekly flight on Wednesday between June and October.
- Classes: Economy and Premium
- Cabin setting: 3-4-3 in economy class, 2-3-2 in premium class
- Pre-routing: none to date
- Stopover between Paris and Papeete: San Fransisco
Baggage allowance (per person)
- Economy class: One 23 kg/50 lbs checked baggage + One 12kg/26lbs carry-on baggage
- Premium class: Two 23 kg/50 lbs checked baggage + One 12kg/26lbs carry-on baggage
Additional services (per pers.)
- Choice of your standard seat: 30 €
- Window seat: 40 €
- Max leg seat: 70 €
- 2 side-by-side seats: 40 €
- Cosy cabin seat: 50 €
- Seat maxi leg cosy cabin: 80 €
- 2 side-by-side seats in cozy cabin: 100 €
- Maximum leg premium class seat: 160 €
Special meals are available with supplement, do not hesitate to contact us for more details.
Other airlines operating to Tahiti
• Air New Zealand from Auckland
• LATAM from Santiago de Chile
• Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu
• Air Calin from New Caledonia (Nouméa)