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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Papeete Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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Off to the left of the main terminal was a small pavilion with roof, and three wooden benches, it was almost too good to be true! – Heather
PPT Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Papeete Fa’a’ā International Airport.
What to Expect
Papeete Airport (Code: PPT) consists of two small, interconnected terminals (Domestic and International) under one roof and a smaller domestic terminal within walking distance. The airport has a few snack bars, cafes, a cafeteria, and a few shops, though all but one fast food/bar and duty-free shops are on the landside. WiFi is available to help pass the time. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first-class lounge.
Sleeping in Papeete Airport
The airport is open 24 hours per day, though sleeping options are apparently limited to floor space or a few metal and wooden benches located landside. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Good to Know
There have been reports of credit card scams and long-past-due-date food served at some concessions stands at the airport, so make any purchases with care.
Read the latest traveller reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Papeete Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Papeete Airport:
- Tahiti Airport Motel – Located across the street from the terminal, within walking distance. » Check Rates
- Hilton Hotel Tahiti – Located about a 5-minute drive away. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa – Located about a 5-minute drive away. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Papeete Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program.
- Air Tahiti Nui Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, upstairs. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
A reader tells us: “Water fountains in the international terminal (Terminal 1, post-security) were closed and covered at the time of my visit.” (Leendert , May 2025)
Food & Drinks
Food concessions operate on varying schedules, with some opening as early as 4:30 AM. None are open 24 hours. Food options include:
- Terminal 1/Domestic, Landside – Atrium Terrace • Atrium Lounge • Atrium Express • McDonald’s
- Terminal 1/Domestic, Airside, Boarding Area – Snack Kuriri
- International Terminal, Airside, Boarding Area – Atrium Revanui (open for international departures)
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage storage is available landside in the International Terminal. Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM daily, except Thursday when it closes at 11:00 PM.
Rates:
- Cabin Roll-On (55 cm): 700 XPF
- Medium Bag (64 cm): 800 XPF
- Large (75 cm): 950 XPF
- XL (86 cm): 1100 XPF
- Surfboard: 2200 XPF
Mobile Charging
We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Showers are available in the Air Tahiti Nui Lounge. See Airport Lounges.
A reader tells us “There is also a shower stall in a public restroom in Terminal 1, post-security (near Gate 64).” (Leendert, May 2025)
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available for 10 minutes. Connect to the “Wi-Tahitiairport” network. After the free period, paid access is available:
- 1 hour: 300 XPF
- 6 hours: 900 XPF
Access can be purchased online or via prepaid cards sold at Snack Express or Atrium Restaurant in the public area.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
Banking Services – Banque Socredo branch in Terminal 1, landside. Open weekdays.
Business Center – Banque Socredo branch in Terminal 1, landside. Open weekdays.
Currency Exchange – Tahiti Exchange operates landside in the International Terminal. Also open before international departures.
Duty-Free and Shopping – Duty-free shops are available airside in International Departures and Arrivals/Baggage Claim. A small selection of souvenir shops, gift boutiques, and newsstands is also available, including the Fare Hei marketplace for traditional leis and shell necklaces.
Postal Services – OPT postal and telecom services available in Terminal 1, landside. Open weekdays with limited hours.
SIM Cards – Available near the rental car area. A reader reported prices around 500 XPF for 2 GB of data. (Reader update, May 2023)
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies provide services at the airport: Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Tahiti Easy Car.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels that provide airport shuttle service. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. There are no meters, so negotiate a fare with the driver before starting your journey.
Last updated: 2026-03-20
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.