Airport
Maupiti Airport (MAU)
Maupiti Airport is the small domestic gateway to Maupiti in the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia. Most travelers continue by boat across the lagoon to Vaiea village, with onward connections available to Bora Bora, Raiatea and Papeete.
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About Maupiti Airport
Maupiti Airport is the small domestic airport serving Maupiti, one of the Leeward Islands of the Society Archipelago in French Polynesia. It provides scheduled Air Tahiti connections to Papeete, Bora Bora and Raiatea, making it a practical entry point for this quieter island.
The airport sits on the islet of motu Tuanai, about two kilometres north of Vaiea, the main village, and its single asphalt runway is roughly 956 metres long. Because the runway occupies the small islet and stretches across the lagoon, arriving passengers complete their journey with a short boat crossing to the main island.
Facilities are compact and straightforward: one small terminal building serves both arrivals and departures. Check-in counters, a waiting area and basic amenities are available, reflecting the airport's role as a small domestic stop rather than a large transit hub.
Boat shuttles and private taxi boats connect the airport motu to Vaiea and local pensions, and onward travel around the island is typically by bicycle, scooter or vehicle arranged through guesthouses. Together with Air Tahiti's inter-island flights, the airport keeps Maupiti linked to French Polynesia's wider transport network.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Maupiti Airport operates passenger flights from a single small terminal building that handles both arrivals and departures. The airport is served by Air Tahiti with domestic connections to Papeete, Bora Bora and Raiatea.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Maupiti Airport
Transfers
Book a boat transfer from Maupiti Airport across the lagoon to Vaiea village, guesthouses and motu accommodations around Maupiti.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, island sightseeing, guesthouse visits and excursions around Maupiti.
Car Rental
Rent a car or scooter in Maupiti for independent travel along the island's short coastal road after arriving at the airport.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize shared boat or road transfers for groups travelling between Maupiti Airport, Vaiea village, pensions and island activities.
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