Bora Bora Airport, located on a small island (motu) separate from the main island, serves one of the world's most celebrated luxury destinations, famous for overwater bungalows on the turquoise lagoon.
Access to resorts is exclusively by sea, with speedboats organized directly by the accommodations.
How to get to Bora Bora Airport
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Average travel time to BOB
Parking near Bora Bora Airport
Parking is not relevant for most visitors, as the island is primarily explored by sea.
How to get to Bora Bora from BOB
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Car rental at Bora Bora Airport
Some scooter and small electric vehicle rental options are available directly on the main island, not at the airport.
Hotels near Bora Bora Airport
The private motu, the overwater resorts
Each resort sends its own private boat directly to the airport jetty: 15 minutes for the Four Seasons (Motu Tehotu) and for the St. Regis (Motu Ome'e), 15-20 minutes for the Westin (Motu Tape), 20-25 minutes for the Conrad Bora Bora Nui (Motu To'opua).
Best for: Honeymoons and luxury stays in overwater bungalows, for anyone who doesn't need to leave the resort during the stay.
- Door-to-door transfer by private boat, included or bookable in advance with the resort
- Overwater bungalows with direct access to the coral reef, no need to travel to go snorkelling
- You stay isolated from the village of Vaitape: dinner and evening life are almost always inside the resort, at high menu prices
- The boat transfer has to be coordinated in advance with the flight time, often with at least 72 hours' notice
Recommended hotels
- Conrad Bora Bora Nui On Motu To'opua, in a private bay; 114 rooms spanning beach villas and overwater bungalows, including the lagoon's only two-storey presidential villas. View availability
- Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora On Motu Tehotu, with a 15-minute transfer on the resort's dedicated yachts; among the island's highest ratings, with a direct view of Mount Otemanu from the lagoon. View availability
- The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort On Motu Ome'e, 15-20 minutes by boat from the airport; the largest overwater villas in French Polynesia, with glass floors over the lagoon and a dedicated butler around the clock. View availability
- Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa On Motu Tape, with a view of Mount Otemanu; the largest number of overwater bungalows on the island, some with a private pool, and a sea turtle recovery centre. View availability
Matira, on the main island
From the airport you first reach Vaitape with the free Air Tahiti shuttle (about 15 minutes), then another 15-20 minutes by taxi along the coast to Matira, about 7 km from the village.
Best for: For anyone who wants Bora Bora's most beautiful public beach, a few restaurants outside the resort and a more modest budget than the private motu.
- Matira Beach, the island's only extensive public white-sand beach, within walking distance
- A few independent restaurants nearby, an alternative to the resort menus
- The transfer requires two legs (boat plus taxi), longer than a direct transfer to a motu
- Outside Matira itself, evening trips still require a car or a taxi
Recommended hotels
- InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort Right on Matira Point, 4 minutes on foot from the public beach; beach and overwater bungalows more affordable than the private motu, while still on the main island. View availability
- Fare Manava Holiday home a few steps from Matira Beach, with two bedrooms, kitchen and a sea-view terrace; free bicycles included for getting around along the coast. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is small and functional, befitting the exclusive and relaxed nature of the destination.
It is advisable to arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight.
Map of Bora Bora Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do I get to the resort from Bora Bora airport?
Only by boat: the public Air Tahiti service to Vaitape costs about 700 XPF, while the large luxury resorts offer private shuttle boats, often included in the stay package.
Q. What are overwater bungalows?
Structures built on stilts directly over the turquoise lagoon, often with glass floors to observe the marine life below — the iconic image of Bora Bora.
Q. Is it worth checking whether the transfer is included at the resort?
Yes, many luxury resorts include the boat transfer in the package: always check at the time of booking to avoid unexpected extra costs.
Q. Is the airport located on Bora Bora's main island?
No, it is located on a separate motu (islet): any transfer to the main island or the resorts happens by sea.
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