Travelling from Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT): What you need to know
Papeete is 13 hours behind Istanbul. Tahiti Faa'an Airport is located in Papeete, which runs on the UTC-10 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to PPT, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to PPT flight? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PPT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Tahiti Faa'an Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Thrifty and experience more of Papeete and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport is $2,694. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,622. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to PPT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Papeete. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Papeete is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to PPT flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
August has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Papeete
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Tahiti Faa'an Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Papeete:
Your visit to Papeete isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Tetiaroa, POE CHARTER TAHITI and Papeete Tahiti Temple.