Air Tahiti tickets include entitlement to use the airport island-Vaitape route upon arrival and departure of the flight. Return flights depart Vaitape Pier approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to flight departure and weekly timetables are posted on the dock.
What the source notes say
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- Terminal movement: Air Tahiti tickets include entitlement to use the airport island-Vaitape route upon arrival and departure of the flight. Return flights depart Vaitape Pier approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to flight departure and weekly timetables are posted on the dock.Source page body recorded in the research file · checked 2026-11-01 · airtahiti.com ↗
- Terminal movement: Air Moana's free connection is only available to holders of airline tickets and reservations. After collecting your arriving baggage, you will be taken to the airport dock and taken to Vaitape in approximately 15 minutes.Source page body recorded in the research file · checked 2026-11-01 · en.airmoana.com ↗
- Terminal movement: The connecting line to Air Moana Airport departs Vaitape Pier 1 hour and 15 minutes before flight departure. It operates according to the flight passenger list without a separate reservation, and you can also use the accommodation's own sea transfer.Source page body recorded in the research file · checked 2026-11-01 · en.airmoana.com ↗
Routes and pickup details
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BOB Airport Island → Vaitape Pier
| From | BOB Airport Island |
|---|---|
| To | Vaitape Pier |
| Service | boat_shuttle |
| Boarding point | Airport Pier |
| Getting off | Vaitape Pier |
| Security area | Not established in this source note |
| Conditions | Check eligibility for Air Tahiti flights |
Evidence: page body. The record doesn't establish a safe flight connection or travel-day operation. airtahiti.com ↗
BOB arrives → Vaitape Pier
| From | BOB arrives |
|---|---|
| To | Vaitape Pier |
| Service | boat_shuttle |
| Boarding point | Airport dock after baggage claim |
| Getting off | Vaitape Pier |
| Security area | Not established in this source note |
| Conditions | Air Moana Flight ticket/reservation required |
Evidence: page body. The record doesn't establish a safe flight connection or travel-day operation. en.airmoana.com ↗
Vaitape Pier → BOB
| From | Vaitape Pier |
|---|---|
| To | BOB |
| Service | boat_shuttle |
| Boarding point | Vaitape Pier |
| Getting off | Airport Pier |
| Security area | Not established in this source note |
| Conditions | Air Tahiti departs approximately 90 minutes ago / Air Moana departs approximately 75 minutes ago; For each flight |
Evidence: page body. The record doesn't establish a safe flight connection or travel-day operation. airtahiti.com ↗ · en.airmoana.com ↗
What you still need to check
- Airline connections aren't classified as free public ferries.
- The cost and reservation conditions for each hotel's pier and resort boat are unconfirmed.
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Sources and date
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