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Popular Airport

San Diego Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

8 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

4079 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Papeete City Center

Faaa Intl. Airport

It is very easy to reach Faaa International Airport, which is located near the city center of Papeete, one of the leading centers of the French Polynesia. In the city center, you can easily find a taxi before 06:00 pm and arrive directly at Faaa International Airport. Those who prefer another means of transportation can get on a bus that is more economical at the same time. It is also possible to find a car from one of the local or international car rental companies and travel from the center of Papeete to Faaa International Airport with the car you have rented.

From the airport, you can fly to cities such as Los Angeles, Tokyo, Auckland, Paris and Santiago with direct or connecting flights.

Taxi

In Papeete city center, you can easily find a taxi for your transportation to the airport from morning till evening. It may be a little harder to find a taxi in the city after 06:00 pm.

Passengers arriving at Faaa International Airport by taxi usually pay 23 dollars during daytime hours. This amount can be a little more for those with much luggage. If you get on the taxi with another person, this amount can also increase.

When you call a taxi from your hotel in the center of Papeete, your taxi will be ready in just a few minutes. Before getting on the taxi, you can learn from the driver how much it costs to travel to Faaa International Airport and if you find the amount high, you can bargain on the fare. If you don’t bargain about the amount and directly get on the car, the driver can demand a higher fare because taxis in the city charge more if passengers get on the car without bargaining.

You can plan your travel to the airport by getting in contact with a taxi in advance and in this way, you can save time and money.

Private Shuttle

Shuttles belonging to private companies are another ideal alternative for passengers travelling from Papeete to Faaa International Airport. These shuttles are a little more expensive than taxis for those traveling alone, but if you use the shuttle with a few people together, you can benefit from this service economically. There is not much distance between Papeete and Faaa Airport. However, travelling to the airport with this alternative can be a little longer than taxi.

Bus

The means of transportation known as 'Le Truck' can be used to travel to Faaa Airport from certain parts of Papeete for affordable prices. These buses depart from certain points in Papeete and are therefore not as comfortable as taxis that provide direct transportation. However, you can also prefer these buses, which are also commonly used by those living in Papeete and nearby places, for a cheaper travel.

Car Rental

In the center, it is possible to find the offices of many local or international car rental companies such as Hertz, Daniel Rent A Car, AVIS and Robert Rent A Car. You can directly come to Faaa International Airport by renting your car from Papeete and leave it to the car rental office here. It is very easy to find Faaa International Airport by following the signs and directions on the road. When you arrive at the terminal of Faaa Airport, you can leave your car in parking areas of the airport, if you wish you can park here for a few hours.

Renting a car is ideal for those who also plan to visit the nearby places. The car rental offices located at Faaa International Airport offer a great advantage for those who want to leave the car at the airport before leaving the city.

Airport Information

Faaa International Airport is located near Papeete, which is one of the popular centers of French Polynesia. From the airport, there are regular flights to cities such as Tokyo, Paris and Santiago, Los Angeles and Auckland.

In the terminal of Faaa Airport, there are check-in desks, resting and waiting rooms, restaurants, bars, cafés, and stores where the souvenirs reflecting of culture of the region are sold. The airport also has a foreign exchange office and internet connection throughout the terminal. You can also enjoy more comfortable seats, delicious food and drinks in the VIP passenger lounge which will welcome you at Faaa International Airport.

If you need to leave your luggage for a while, you can benefit from the lockers which can be used for short time.

Transportation to San Diego City Center from Airport

Brown Field Municipal Airport

San Diego International Airport is 5 kilometers away from the city center. It is only 10 minutes away from the city. There are many options for airport transportation. If you want to take advantage of these options, you can benefit from shuttle services, metro-bus or taxi.

Airport Shuttle Services

There are shuttle services from the airport to the city center. Shuttle fee per person is 15 dollars. You can easily reach the city center using these services.

Metro-Bus

One of the most preferred options for transportation is the metro-bus type vehicles, also known as “The Flyer”. The shuttle departs from the airport every 10 minutes. The metro-bus vehicles also have special rooms designed for you to put your luggage. So, you can reach the city center affordably and comfortably.

Taxi

Taxi is the most widely used means of transport in airport transfer. You can easily reach wherever you want, whether it is your hotel or anywhere in the city center. The taxi fare is usually low for the near neighborhoods. However, it is worth noting that you also need to tip the taxi driver up to 15% of the overall fare.

Rent a car

Although San Diego is a very big city, there is not much traffic problem in the city. With this in mind, you can rent a car. You can benefit from the companies at the airport such as Avis, National and Hertz as well as the companies at the city center.


San Diego Intl. Airport

an Diego International Airport is 5 kilometers away from the city center. It is only 10 minutes away from the city. There are many options for airport transportation. If you want to take advantage of these options, you can benefit from shuttle services, metro-bus or taxi.

Airport Shuttle Services

There are shuttle services from the airport to the city center. Shuttle fee per person is 15 dollars. You can easily reach the city center using these services.

Metro-Bus

One of the most preferred options for transportation is the metro-bus type vehicles, also known as “The Flyer”. The shuttle departs from the airport every 10 minutes. The metro-bus vehicles also have special rooms designed for you to put your luggage. So, you can reach the city center affordably and comfortably.

Taxi

Taxi is the most widely used means of transport in airport transfer. You can easily reach wherever you want, whether it is your hotel or anywhere in the city center. The taxi fare is usually low for the near neighborhoods. However, it is worth noting that you also need to tip the taxi driver up to 15% of the overall fare.

Rent a car

Although San Diego is a very big city, there is not much traffic problem in the city. With this in mind, you can rent a car. You can benefit from the companies at the airport such as Avis, National and Hertz as well as the companies at the city center.

Weather in San Diego

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 9ºC - Max 17ºC
MondayMin 13ºC - Max 16ºC
TuesdayMin 12ºC - Max 17ºC
WednesdayMin 13ºC - Max 16ºC
ThursdayMin 12ºC - Max 16ºC

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