Airport
Raiatea Airport (RFP)
Raiatea Airport is the main air gateway to Raiatea and the neighbouring island of Taha'a in French Polynesia's Society Islands. Compare transfer options to Uturoa, boat connections to Taha'a, and onward travel to nearby islands such as Bora Bora and Huahine.
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Luggage
About Raiatea Airport
Raiatea Airport serves as the main air gateway to Raiatea and the nearby island of Taha'a in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. Opened in 1962, the airport supports regular inter-island flights connecting the Leeward Islands with Tahiti and other nearby destinations.
The airport is located on the northern tip of Raiatea, roughly 3 km from the main village of Uturoa, and can be reached in only a few minutes by car or taxi. From the terminal, boat transfers are commonly used to continue to Taha'a and coastal hotel areas.
As a small domestic airport, it has a single compact terminal handling arrivals and departures in one building. Flights from Tahiti take around 45 minutes, while Bora Bora is about a 20-minute flight away, making the airport a practical stop for travellers exploring the Leeward Islands.
The airport offers essential passenger services, including check-in counters, a snack bar, restrooms, a taxi stand and vehicle rental options. Its location beside the lagoon and the nearby dock make onward travel to hotels and neighbouring islands relatively straightforward.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Raiatea Airport operates through one compact passenger terminal serving inter-island flights within French Polynesia. The small terminal handles domestic arrivals and departures in a single building, with no separate piers or concourses.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Raiatea Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Raiatea Airport to Uturoa, hotels, the port and other locations across Raiatea.
Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
Rent a car from Raiatea Airport for independent travel around the island and onward journeys to nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
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