Transportation from Papeete City Center to Faa'a International Airport
Tahiti's main airport, Faa'a Airport, is located very close to the city center of Papeete. The easiest way to get to Papeete Airport from the center is taxis, although they are more expensive than buses.
It can be difficult to find a taxi on the street after 6 pm, but there are two taxi stands by the sea in Papeete city centre. Although the prices are fixed and determined by the state, it is useful to confirm the fare to the airport before taking a taxi. After 8:30 p.m., prices increase by a few dollars.
Credit cards are not valid in taxis. You have to pay the driver in cash. As a precaution for drivers who are coy about change, make sure to have coins with you. In order to avoid all kinds of negative situations, write down the license plate of the taxi you take in a corner. Taxis can depart from in front of hotels as well as from fixed stops. However, the best guarantee is to call a taxi from the reception of a hotel.
To get to Papeete Airport by bus from Papeete city center, you need to take the number 3 or 7 from Rue du Marechal FOCH Street. Don't forget to tell the driver that you will be getting off at the airport because Papeete Airport is not the last stop.
You can get more information about buses, which are the most economical way to go from Papeete city center to the airport, from the official website or application of the bus company.
Le Truck, Tahiti's famous airy and wooden public transport vehicle, no longer operates, replaced by city buses operated by the municipality. Cash payments are made to the driver in city buses. Credit cards are not valid on buses.
Since this bus does not only run on the airport route, it can be busy during the day. If you are fond of your comfort, this option may not make you completely happy.
Tour companies also provide airport transfers, as most tourists to Tahiti come by tour. If you want, you can include Papeete Airport transfer in your tour package, or you can also contact tu companies and arrange a private transfer from Papeete city center to Faa'a Airport.
Transportation from Brisbane Airport to Brisbane City Center
Airtrain is an easy and fast option to get from the airport to Brisbane city centre. The train leaves every 15 minutes during rush hour and every 30 minutes at other times, and the journey takes about 20 minutes.
You can buy your ticket from the ticket offices in the terminal or you can buy a Translink Go card and use it. However, if you buy your ticket from the Airtrain website, you do not pay any extra fee for the return ticket. The train runs between 05.04 - 22.04 on weekdays and between 06.04 - 22.04 on weekends.
The easiest way to get from the airport to the city center is to take a taxi. BNE Airport has covered taxi stands on both domestic and international flights. There are also employees helping customers at these stops during rush hour. While the domestic taxi rank is located right in front of the terminal building, the international taxi rank is located on the second floor, on the left as soon as you exit the door.
The city center is reached after a 20-minute journey under normal traffic conditions. It is worth remembering that the ring road fee and airport tax are added to the taxi price.
Brisbane Airport has been supporting shared transfer services for a very long time. The vehicles you call from Uber, Didi, Ola and Sheba applications are waiting for you in the special section reserved for you at the airport. By following the direction signs at the airport, you can go to the special waiting area reserved for this type of vehicles. It is worth remembering that the ring road fee and airport tax are added to Uber-type services, as is the case with taxi fares.
In addition to these, you can purchase the service of Con-X-ion, which provides door-to-door service at Brisbane Airport. This service, which you can get on both domestic and international flights, takes you from the airport to the door of your hotel. The tickets of the company, which has its own ticket office in each terminal, can also be purchased online.