Connecting the islands of French Polynesia.
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Papeete, French Polynesia
Air Tahiti is the principal domestic airline of French Polynesia, providing essential inter-island air transport across the vast Pacific archipelago. Founded in 1953, it serves as a lifeline carrier linking Tahiti with remote atolls and islands spread across millions of square kilometers of ocean.
The airline operates from its main hub at Faa'a International Airport in Papeete, Tahiti, and connects dozens of destinations across the Society Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago, Marquesas Islands, Austral Islands, and Gambier Islands. Many of these island communities have no practical alternative means of transportation.
Air Tahiti is distinct from the long-haul carrier Air Tahiti Nui, which operates international routes. Air Tahiti focuses exclusively on domestic and regional inter-island services, playing a critical social and economic role in the connectivity of French Polynesia's dispersed population.
Hubs & network
Air Tahiti's primary hub is Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, Tahiti.
Fleet
Air Tahiti operates a fleet primarily consisting of ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft suited for short inter-island routes.
Notable facts
- ›Air Tahiti serves over 40 destinations across the islands of French Polynesia.
- ›The airline is separate from Air Tahiti Nui, which operates long-haul international flights.
- ›Many islands served by Air Tahiti have no alternative means of access other than lengthy ocean voyages.
- ›The airline is majority owned by private Polynesian shareholders and local institutions.
- ›Air Tahiti operates some of the most remote scheduled air routes in the world, including to the Gambier and Marquesas Islands.
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