Travelling from London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT): What you need to know
Papeete is ten hours behind London. Tahiti Faa'a International Airport is located in Papeete, which follows the UTC-10 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to PPT. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to PPT flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport flight:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and touch down when it should.
About Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PPT:
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport flight.
Getting from Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT) to central Papeete
Tahiti Faa'a International Airport to central Papeete is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT)
₹ 72,974 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 143,709. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to PPT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT). July is the busiest month to visit Papeete. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
Before locking in your London to PPT plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Papeete, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 25ºC.
More about Papeete
Start your Papeete trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Tahiti Faa'a International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Papeete when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Papeete Tahiti Temple followed by Natural Aquarium and ONO'U Tahiti Museum of Street Art.
