Airport
Tubuai – Mataura Airport (TUB)
Tubuai Mataura Airport serves the island of Tubuai in French Polynesia's Austral Islands and links travelers with Papeete and neighboring islands such as Rurutu, Rimatara, and Raivavae. From the airport, visitors continue by car or taxi to Mataura and other villages around the island.
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Luggage
About Tubuai – Mataura Airport
Tubuai Mataura Airport is the main air gateway to Tubuai, the largest island in French Polynesia's Austral Islands. The small civil airport handles domestic flights operated by Air Tahiti, connecting the island with Papeete on Tahiti and with neighboring Austral Islands such as Rurutu, Rimatara, and Raivavae.
The airport lies roughly 5 km southwest of Mataura, the main village on Tubuai, and serves a single runway of about 1,500 metres. Its compact terminal building brings check-in, boarding, and arrivals together in one place, which keeps the passenger experience simple and easy to navigate.
Because there is no regular shuttle service from the airport, travelers typically continue to villages and accommodations around the island by car, taxi, or transport arranged in advance. Road travel between the airport and Mataura is short under normal conditions.
As a regional gateway, the airport supports essential travel to this quieter part of French Polynesia while keeping facilities modest, with basic passenger services rather than large-scale shopping or dining options.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Tubuai Mataura Airport has a single passenger terminal serving domestic Air Tahiti flights. The compact building handles arrivals and departures together, with scheduled connections linking Tubuai to Papeete and other Austral Islands.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Tubuai – Mataura Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Tubuai Mataura Airport to guesthouses, hotels, and villages across Tubuai, including Mataura and other coastal areas.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, island sightseeing, and journeys around Tubuai without a fixed schedule.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Tubuai Mataura Airport for independent travel around the island and onward trips to villages, beaches, and scenic sites.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups traveling between Tubuai Mataura Airport, accommodations, event venues, and other island destinations.
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