Flights to Fakarava
Looking for a flight to Fakarava? Air Tahiti will transport you to French Polynesia's second largest atoll! Located 375 km and 1h10 from Tahiti with a direct flight, Fakarava has some wonderful surprises for you.
Once known as Havai'i, Fakarava is part of the large UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2009. It comprises the atolls of Fakarava and its neighbors Aratika, Kauehi, Niau, Raraka, Taiaro and Toau. The atoll was awarded this label in recognition of the unprecedented richness of Fakarava's marine flora and fauna.
If you fly to Fakarava, you'll land at Rotoava airport, just a few steps from Garuae, the Islands of Tahiti largest pass (1,600 meters wide). This is a renowned diving site, ideal for swimming with manta rays, dolphins, sharks and many other marine creatures.
Staying in Fakarava is a real enchantment, as numerous guest houses offer an idyllic seaside vacation setting with delicious meals based on local produce, especially fresh fish from the lagoon.
Fakarava is a renowned, magical destination for scuba diving, one of the island's major activities. Visitors are taken to the southern pass, Tumakohua, which offers a unique immersive experience. Here, you'll come face to face with a superb natural aquarium in the presence of thousands of sharks, groupers and other impressive species. Some vacationers even call it “natural giant IMAX”.
On land, you will not be short of activities, with the possibility of cycling, electric biking or driving on the main motu. You can also take full advantage of the atoll's relaxed atmosphere by exploring the village of Rotoava and the atypical Topaka lighthouse (shaped like a pyramid). And if you're heading out to sea, discover the ancient village of Tetamanu and its remains of the past.
Your flight to Fakarava will take you straight to a vacation punctuated by water activities (kayaking, snorkeling...), boat excursions on the atoll's immense lagoon and moments of well-deserved rest (sunbathing on the beach, secluding yourself in a coconut grove, walking on the white sandy beaches...).
Don't hesitate to consult our Air Tahiti Pass to find a cheap flight to Fakarava, these offers allow you to visit several islands at a lower price.
Enjoy your trip to the Tuamotu !
Flight Duration :
1h10
Distance :
453 km
Airport Code :
FAV
Practical information
Fakarava airport
Fakarava airport is located on the main island, some distance from the village of Rotoava.
There is no shuttle service, so to get to the main village you will need to go by car.
If you have booked tourist accommodation, find out from your hosts whether they can arrange your outward and return transfer.
Services available
- Snack bar
- Telephone kiosk
- Toilets
Population : + 855 inhabitants.
Surface area : 432.82 sq. miles (1 121 km²)
Main village : Rotoava
Minimum flight duration : 1h10
Distance from Tahiti : 488 km
Fakarava used to be called Havai'i or Havaiki in the past.
Fakarava is the second largest atoll in the Tuamotu islands, after Rangiroa and before Makemo.
The northern pass, Garuae is the largest in French Polynesia (5249 ft wide).
Tetamanu village is located at the Southern pass of Fakarava, which is famous for its exceptional marine life.
One of the first Catholic churches in French Polynesia, built of coral stones, is located in Tetamanu (southern pass). It was built in 1874.
Air Tahiti magazine
The good reasons to visit Fakarava
The good reasons to visit
- A splendid atoll, with unspoilt nature, forming part of the UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserve since 2006, due to its particularly rich flora and fauna.
- Superb "motus" of pink and white sand, dotted with coconut trees, great for escaping, away from everything.
- The crystal clear waters, ideal for swimming, snorkeling and diving.
- The exceptional dive sites: the northern pass is the largest in French Polynesia (2,624 ft wide) and allows the observation of the "big wildlife" and exceptional coral reefs; the southern pass Tumahoku also offers a very rich and enchanting underwater landscape.
- Cultural and historical sites to explore.
- The inland and water activities.
Do not misss
- The exceptional diving and snorkeling spots, particularly the northern and southern passes,
- excursions to secluded fine sand motu (islets) on the northern part of the atoll but also to southern pass area,
- The old Tetamanu village with its church built in coral (south pass),
- Pearl farms,
- The picturesque village of Rotoava with its nicely decorated Catholic church and its small craft shops,
- The ancient Topaka lighthouse, made of coral stones and concrete.
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