Airport
Bora Bora Airport (BOB)
Bora Bora Airport is the gateway to the island of Bora Bora and its famous lagoon resorts in French Polynesia's Society Islands. From the airport's islet location on Motu Mute, travelers continue by boat to Vaitape, the main village, and to hotels and overwater bungalow resorts across the lagoon.
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About Bora Bora Airport
Bora Bora Airport is the main airport serving the island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It sits on Motu Mute, a flat coral islet separated from the main island by the lagoon, and its runway was originally built by the United States military during World War II.
The airport handles domestic inter-island flights within French Polynesia, with regular Air Tahiti connections to and from Papeete on Tahiti. International travelers clear immigration and customs in Papeete before continuing to Bora Bora. The terminal is small, open-air and easy to navigate, with a simple baggage claim area located close to the airport dock.
Because Motu Mute has no road or bridge to the main island, every arrival and departure involves a short boat crossing. Air Tahiti and Air Moana operate shuttle boats to Vaitape, the main village, with the crossing taking roughly 15 to 20 minutes, while many resorts run their own boats directly to overwater bungalow properties across the lagoon.
Despite its modest size and limited facilities, Bora Bora Airport functions as an essential gateway for one of French Polynesia's most visited destinations. The short lagoon crossing between the terminal and the island is often the first part of the Bora Bora experience for arriving travelers.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Bora Bora Airport operates from a single small open-air passenger terminal on the islet of Motu Mute. The airport primarily handles domestic inter-island flights within French Polynesia, mainly Air Tahiti services connecting with Papeete, and has no separate international terminal.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Bora Bora Airport
Transfers
Book private boat transfers from Bora Bora Airport to hotels, overwater bungalow resorts and other locations across the Bora Bora lagoon.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Bora Bora's main island after the airport shuttle boat to Vaitape, or for meetings, sightseeing and events.
Car Rental
Rent a car on Bora Bora's main island after arriving via the airport shuttle boat to Vaitape for independent travel around the coastal road and nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize boat-based group transfers or charter shuttles for groups traveling between Bora Bora Airport, hotels, event venues and other lagoon destinations.
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