Airport
Puka-Puka Airport (PKP)
Puka-Puka Airport is the main air gateway to Puka-Puka atoll in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia. It connects travellers with Teonemahina village and onward domestic flights to Tahiti and nearby atolls, with local transfers available for the short journey to the settlement.
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About Puka-Puka Airport
Puka-Puka Airport is the only airfield serving Puka-Puka atoll, a remote island in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia. It provides domestic air links for the small community of Teonemahina and is served by Air Tahiti flights connecting the atoll with Papeete and other Tuamotu islands.
The airport lies about 3 km northeast of Teonemahina and has a single asphalt runway plus a small passenger terminal. A new terminal entered service in 2025, replacing the previous structure and improving passenger comfort and accessibility.
Because the atoll is small and sparsely populated, ground transport between the airport and the village is short and usually arranged locally. Visitors should confirm flight and transfer arrangements in advance, as services are limited.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Puka-Puka Airport has a single passenger terminal serving domestic Air Tahiti flights. The compact terminal was replaced by a new building that entered service in 2025 and handles all arrivals and departures on the airport's one paved runway.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Puka-Puka Airport
Transfers
Book a local transfer from Puka-Puka Airport to Teonemahina village and accommodation across the atoll.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible transport between the airport, Teonemahina and other stops on Puka-Puka.
Car Rental
Check car rental options at or near Puka-Puka Airport for independent travel around the atoll and to Teonemahina.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize a minibus or group vehicle for arrivals and departures at Puka-Puka Airport, useful for small groups travelling together on the atoll.
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