How long is the flight from United Kingdom to French Polynesia?

The average flight duration from United Kingdom to French Polynesia depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from London Heathrow to Papeete Faaa is 22h 35m on average, while flying from Manchester to Papeete Faaa is 26h 35m on average. Papeete Faaa is the most popular airport in French Polynesia.

What are the most popular cities to visit in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (90%) visit Papeete more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in French Polynesia include Vaitape and Hiva Oa.

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Flights to Papeete

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United Airlines

26 Feb

EDI

44h 35m

2 stops

PPT

5 Mar

PPT

50h 00m

2 stops

EDI

£1,081

Multiple Airlines

9 May

LHR

30h 25m

2 stops

PPT

23 May

PPT

23h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£1,087

Multiple Airlines

8 Jun

LGW

43h 20m

2 stops

PPT

21 Jun

PPT

48h 05m

2 stops

LGW

£1,088

Multiple Airlines

9 May

LHR

32h 55m

2 stops

PPT

16 May

PPT

23h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£1,096

Multiple Airlines

9 May

LHR

27h 40m

2 stops

PPT

16 May

PPT

24h 00m

2 stops

LHR

£1,105

Multiple Airlines

9 May

LHR

29h 15m

1 stop

PPT

16 May

PPT

28h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,107

United Airlines

26 Feb

LHR

37h 40m

2 stops

PPT

5 Mar

PPT

26h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£1,112

United Airlines

22 Jan

LHR

40h 15m

1 stop

PPT

5 Feb

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,113

United Airlines

20 Feb

LHR

39h 05m

2 stops

PPT

13 Mar

PPT

24h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,113

Multiple Airlines

9 May

LHR

26h 05m

1 stop

PPT

23 May

PPT

23h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£1,114

United Airlines

17 Apr

LHR

40h 55m

1 stop

PPT

1 May

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,124

United Airlines

17 Apr

LHR

38h 35m

2 stops

PPT

5 May

PPT

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£1,125

Flights to Vaitape

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Multiple Airlines

18 Feb

LHR

33h 20m

3 stops

BOB

23 Feb

BOB

38h 35m

3 stops

LHR

£1,244

Multiple Airlines

18 Feb

LHR

34h 05m

3 stops

BOB

23 Feb

BOB

34h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,262

Multiple Airlines

18 Feb

LHR

26h 30m

2 stops

BOB

23 Feb

BOB

34h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,345

Multiple Airlines

8 Feb

LHR

31h 55m

2 stops

BOB

15 Feb

BOB

34h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,383

Multiple Airlines

11 Feb

LHR

32h 55m

2 stops

BOB

18 Feb

BOB

30h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£1,444

Multiple Airlines

10 Feb

LHR

33h 00m

2 stops

BOB

17 Feb

BOB

40h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£1,446

Multiple Airlines

20 Jun

LHR

36h 20m

3 stops

BOB

27 Jun

BOB

27h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£1,579

Multiple Airlines

20 Jun

LHR

29h 15m

2 stops

BOB

27 Jun

BOB

29h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,594

Multiple Airlines

6 Jul

LHR

33h 05m

2 stops

BOB

11 Jul

BOB

34h 45m

2 stops

LHR

£1,596

Multiple Airlines

26 Feb

LHR

25h 20m

2 stops

BOB

5 Mar

BOB

46h 45m

2 stops

LHR

£1,665

Multiple Airlines

24 Mar

LHR

25h 25m

2 stops

BOB

4 Apr

BOB

54h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,667

Multiple Airlines

26 Feb

LHR

37h 00m

3 stops

BOB

5 Mar

BOB

37h 15m

2 stops

LHR

£1,675

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09:25 - 20:00

EDI

PPT

44h 35m

2 stops

22:10 - 10:10

PPT

EDI

50h 00m

2 stops

£1,081United Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

08:45 - 04:10

LHR

PPT

30h 25m

2 stops

23:45 - 10:10

PPT

LHR

23h 25m

1 stop

£1,087Multiple Airlines

Sat, 9 May - Sat, 23 May

18:05 - 02:25

LGW

PPT

43h 20m

2 stops

03:55 - 15:00

PPT

LGW

48h 05m

2 stops

£1,088Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

06:15 - 04:10

LHR

PPT

32h 55m

2 stops

23:45 - 10:15

PPT

LHR

23h 30m

1 stop

£1,096Multiple Airlines

Sat, 9 May - Sat, 16 May

19:40 - 06:15

MAN

PPT

44h 35m

2 stops

08:50 - 21:30

PPT

MAN

26h 40m

2 stops

£1,164Air France

Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

14:55 - 05:30

MAN

PPT

25h 35m

2 stops

07:40 - 22:20

PPT

MAN

51h 40m

2 stops

£1,180Air France

Sun, 10 May - Wed, 20 May

10:55 - 05:30

MAN

PPT

29h 35m

2 stops

07:40 - 14:00

PPT

MAN

43h 20m

2 stops

£1,203Virgin Atlantic

Sat, 9 May - Sat, 23 May

14:55 - 05:30

MAN

PPT

49h 35m

2 stops

07:40 - 08:50

PPT

MAN

38h 10m

2 stops

£1,230Delta

Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

20:40 - 06:15

MAN

PPT

43h 35m

3 stops

08:50 - 08:20

PPT

MAN

37h 30m

3 stops

£1,271KLM

Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

13:15 - 05:30

MAN

PPT

27h 15m

2 stops

07:40 - 08:50

PPT

MAN

38h 10m

2 stops

£1,305Delta

Sat, 6 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghPapeete

EDI - PPT

EDIPPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

09:25-20:00

2 stops44h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 5/3

22:10-10:10

2 stops50h 00m

£1,081

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

08:45-04:10

2 stops30h 25m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 23/5

23:45-10:10

1 stop23h 25m

£1,087

LondonPapeete

LGW - PPT

LGWPPT

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

18:05-02:25

2 stops43h 20m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 21/6

03:55-15:00

2 stops48h 05m

£1,088

LondonPapeete

LHR - PPT

LHRPPT

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

06:15-04:10

2 stops32h 55m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 16/5

23:45-10:15

1 stop23h 30m

£1,096

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Wed 25/2

19:40-06:15

2 stops44h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 4/3

08:50-21:30

2 stops26h 40m

£1,164

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Sun 10/5

14:55-05:30

2 stops25h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 20/5

07:40-22:20

2 stops51h 40m

£1,180

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Sat 9/5

10:55-05:30

2 stops29h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 23/5

07:40-14:00

2 stops43h 20m

£1,203

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Wed 3/6

14:55-05:30

2 stops49h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 21/6

07:40-08:50

2 stops38h 10m

£1,230

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Wed 25/2

20:40-06:15

3 stops43h 35m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 4/3

08:50-08:20

3 stops37h 30m

£1,271

ManchesterPapeete

MAN - PPT

MANPPT

Manchester

Sat 6/6

13:15-05:30

2 stops27h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 17/6

07:40-08:50

2 stops38h 10m

£1,305

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French Polynesia flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to French Polynesia?

Air France, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to French Polynesia from United Kingdom according to our data. Air France is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to French Polynesia. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to French Polynesia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Cheap French Polynesia flight deals and tips

Summary info about French Polynesia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£484
Best Round-Trip Price	£1,081
Fastest flight time	29h 50m

The best one-way flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £484 (London Gatwick to Papeete Faaa).

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The best round-trip flight price to French Polynesia from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £1,081 (Edinburgh Turnhouse to Papeete Faaa).

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The fastest flight to French Polynesia from United Kingdom takes 29h 50m (London Heathrow to Papeete Faaa).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to French Polynesia

What is the best airport to land at to visit Matira Beach?

The closest airport to Matira Beach is Vaitape Airport, which is located in Vaitape. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Vaitape Airport will be your best bet.

What is the cheapest flight to French Polynesia?

If you are looking to fly to French Polynesia for less, look to airlines like Air Moana, French Bee, and United Airlines, with prices starting at £150, £269, and £485 respectively.

Which airlines fly to French Polynesia?

Of the 7 airlines that fly to French Polynesia, Air France, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. Air France is the most popular among the three airlines, with 53% of users choosing them for their travels to French Polynesia.

What is the most popular airport in French Polynesia to fly to?

67% of our momondo users travelling to French Polynesia in the past year chose to fly into Papeete Faaa in the past year, making it the most popular airport in French Polynesia. The Papeete Faaa airport serves the city of Papeete.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to French Polynesia?

Prices for flights to French Polynesia are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to French Polynesia?

The number of operators available for flights to French Polynesia is 10 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to French Polynesia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to French Polynesia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to French Polynesia?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to French Polynesia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at French Polynesia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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