Bora Bora Airport
Bora Bora Airport is located on a coral islet at the edge of the lagoon, just a short distance from the main island. It takes a 50-minute flight from Tahiti or about a 20-minute flight from Raiatea to land beside the turquoise lagoon of the Pearl of the Pacific.
Airport Location
Bora Bora Airport (BOB) is located on Motu Mute. With the Air Moana maritime shuttle, it takes about 15 minutes to reach the main village of Vaitape. Many accommodations offer their own shuttle services directly from the airport or from the Vaitape dock. We recommend planning your transfers in advance.
Main services:
- Air Moana maritime shuttle
- Maritime shuttles from accommodations
- Snacks and shops
- Restrooms
Check-in and Boarding
To ensure a smooth departure, we recommend planning your transfer to the airport ahead of time.
If you wish to use Air Moana's free maritime shuttle service, please note that the shuttle departs from the dock 1 hour and 15 minutes before the flight's departure. Be sure to arrive at the meeting point early. For more details, visit the page: Bora Bora Shuttle.
Check-in
Counter opening: 1 hour and 30 minutes before your flight's departure time
Counter closing: 30 minutes before your flight's departure time
Boarding
Boarding opening: 20 minutes before your flight's departure time
Boarding closing: 5 minutes before your flight's departure time
These times are provided for guidance only. We recommend arriving at the boarding gate early enough to facilitate the boarding process for all passengers. In case of delay, you may risk being denied boarding.
