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Transportation to Airport from Papeete City Center
Faaa Intl. Airport
It is very easy to reach Faaa International Airport, which is located near the city center of Papeete, one of the leading centers of the French Polynesia. In the city center, you can easily find a taxi before 06:00 pm and arrive directly at Faaa International Airport. Those who prefer another means of transportation can get on a bus that is more economical at the same time. It is also possible to find a car from one of the local or international car rental companies and travel from the center of Papeete to Faaa International Airport with the car you have rented.
From the airport, you can fly to cities such as Los Angeles, Tokyo, Auckland, Paris and Santiago with direct or connecting flights.
Taxi
In Papeete city center, you can easily find a taxi for your transportation to the airport from morning till evening. It may be a little harder to find a taxi in the city after 06:00 pm.
Passengers arriving at Faaa International Airport by taxi usually pay 23 dollars during daytime hours. This amount can be a little more for those with much luggage. If you get on the taxi with another person, this amount can also increase.
When you call a taxi from your hotel in the center of Papeete, your taxi will be ready in just a few minutes. Before getting on the taxi, you can learn from the driver how much it costs to travel to Faaa International Airport and if you find the amount high, you can bargain on the fare. If you don’t bargain about the amount and directly get on the car, the driver can demand a higher fare because taxis in the city charge more if passengers get on the car without bargaining.
You can plan your travel to the airport by getting in contact with a taxi in advance and in this way, you can save time and money.
Private Shuttle
Shuttles belonging to private companies are another ideal alternative for passengers travelling from Papeete to Faaa International Airport. These shuttles are a little more expensive than taxis for those traveling alone, but if you use the shuttle with a few people together, you can benefit from this service economically. There is not much distance between Papeete and Faaa Airport. However, travelling to the airport with this alternative can be a little longer than taxi.
Bus
The means of transportation known as 'Le Truck' can be used to travel to Faaa Airport from certain parts of Papeete for affordable prices. These buses depart from certain points in Papeete and are therefore not as comfortable as taxis that provide direct transportation. However, you can also prefer these buses, which are also commonly used by those living in Papeete and nearby places, for a cheaper travel.
Car Rental
In the center, it is possible to find the offices of many local or international car rental companies such as Hertz, Daniel Rent A Car, AVIS and Robert Rent A Car. You can directly come to Faaa International Airport by renting your car from Papeete and leave it to the car rental office here. It is very easy to find Faaa International Airport by following the signs and directions on the road. When you arrive at the terminal of Faaa Airport, you can leave your car in parking areas of the airport, if you wish you can park here for a few hours.
Renting a car is ideal for those who also plan to visit the nearby places. The car rental offices located at Faaa International Airport offer a great advantage for those who want to leave the car at the airport before leaving the city.
Airport Information
Faaa International Airport is located near Papeete, which is one of the popular centers of French Polynesia. From the airport, there are regular flights to cities such as Tokyo, Paris and Santiago, Los Angeles and Auckland.
In the terminal of Faaa Airport, there are check-in desks, resting and waiting rooms, restaurants, bars, cafés, and stores where the souvenirs reflecting of culture of the region are sold. The airport also has a foreign exchange office and internet connection throughout the terminal. You can also enjoy more comfortable seats, delicious food and drinks in the VIP passenger lounge which will welcome you at Faaa International Airport.
If you need to leave your luggage for a while, you can benefit from the lockers which can be used for short time.
Transportation to Marsa Alam City Center from Airport
Marsa Alam International Airport
From Marsa Alam Airport to the city center and resort towns nearby, people generally prefer private shuttle services for their transportation. It is more difficult to find other alternatives at the airport such as taxis and car rental services, compared to the shuttles. Apart from private shuttle companies, for a comfortable and cheaper option, you can contact your hotel and get information on whether they provide shuttles from the airport to the hotel. The cost of transformation from Marsa Alam Airport is generally not very pricey.
Those who want to reduce their transportation expenses can use said shuttles or share taxi fares with others. Before your flight, you can choose a vehicle and pre-book online and when you land at Marsa Alam Airport you can directly transfer to the city center.
You can also contact your hotel to get more information and make a reservation vehicle of your choice through your hotel beforehand, so you can directly go from the airport to the region with its magnificent beaches.
Taxi
At Marsa Alam Airport there is no designated permanent cab stand, but you can always make a reservation in advance for taxis which cost approximately 40 US Dollars for a ride. All of the locals do not know English so before your ride you can ask for an English-speaking driver or you can take a map and mark the place you want to go beforehand and show it to the taxi driver.
Shuttle
At Marsa Alam Airport one of the most preferred transportation methods are private shuttles. You can call in advance and make a reservation from the private shuttle companies and the pricing varies depending on the number of passengers and baggage. The average price range of shuttle services from Marsa Alam Airport is generally 45-60 US Dollars but you may have the chance of cheaper transportation by pre-booking or negotiating with the shuttle company personnel. Larger shuttles with the capacity of up to 15 passengers cost on average 90-100 US Dollars. If you need transportation from Marsa Alam Airport to the Luxor Airport, the shuttles cost approximately 120 US Dollars.
Hotel Shuttles
If your hotel provides shuttle services from Marsa Alam Airport to the city center, it would be more affordable or free of charge compared to taxis and other transportation options. If your hotel does not provide such services, you can contact the related personnel in your hotel and get information for other transfer alternatives.


