Airport
Fakahina Airport (FHZ)
Fakahina Airport (FHZ) serves the small atoll of Fakahina in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia and is the main gateway to Tarione village, the lagoon and the atoll's coastal areas. Compare transfer options from the airfield to the village and nearby locations before planning your journey.
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About Fakahina Airport
Fakahina Airport is the small domestic airfield serving Fakahina, a remote atoll in the northeastern Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. The airport connects the atoll to Papeete and other islands through Air Tahiti domestic services, supporting residents and the few visitors who travel to this sparsely populated destination.
Located about 1 km south of Tarione, the atoll's main village, the airfield has a single asphalt runway, 10/28, roughly 1,045 metres long. It functions as a compact public airport with one small terminal building and a single runway rather than separate terminal zones.
Because Fakahina is a small and isolated atoll, air travel is the main practical link to the rest of French Polynesia. Flights to Papeete cover around 1,000 km and typically take just over two hours, although schedules and travel times can vary.
Onward movement around the atoll is limited: visitors are generally met at the airfield and continue to Tarione village, guesthouses or the lagoon by pre-arranged road or boat transport. The airport offers a simple, low-volume travel experience rather than extensive passenger facilities.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Fakahina Airport is a small domestic airfield with one compact terminal building serving its single runway, 10/28. Domestic Air Tahiti flights operate through this terminal, which handles all passenger movements on the atoll.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Fakahina Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers from Fakahina Airport to Tarione village, guesthouses and lagoon-side locations across the atoll.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from the airfield around Fakahina atoll, including village visits and short business or event trips.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Fakahina Airport around the atoll, with options best arranged in advance for this remote destination.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise group transportation for passengers arriving at Fakahina Airport and travelling together to Tarione, guesthouses or other points on the atoll.
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