How to Get to Bora Bora
Airports, onward transport, and entry requirements for Bora Bora, French Polynesia.
Getting There
Nearest Airport: Bora Bora Airport (BOB), island airstrip. Fly via Papeete (PPT).
Flight Hubs: All visitors transit Papeete (Tahiti). Direct long-haul to PPT from Los Angeles (8h), Paris (22h with stop), Tokyo (11h).
Local Transport: Shuttle boats from airport to resorts included with most bookings. Inter-island ferries (Vaitape wharf). Bicycles and scooters for rent: 3000-5000 XPF/day ($26-44).
Visa: French Polynesia (a French overseas territory, separate from the Schengen area): US, Canadian and EU passports visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Other nationalities should check with a French consulate.