Air Tahiti Nui continues to develop its international network and announces the launch of new direct service between Papeete and Sydney (PPT–SYD).
This new service forms part of the airline’s strategy to sustainably strengthen French Polynesia’s connectivity with major regional hubs across the South Pacific.
The inaugural flight is scheduled for Monday, 14 December 2026. Air Tahiti Nui will operate two flights per week, offering travellers a direct, non-stop connection between Tahiti and Australia.
This service will significantly reduce travel time and simplify journeys between the two destinations.
The planned flight schedule can be found within this release (subject to validation by airport authorities).
The Islands of Tahiti continue to demonstrate strong appeal in the Australian market, which ranks among the destination’s most dynamic international segments.
According to the latest provisional data from ISPF, French Polynesia welcomed nearly 279,000 visitors in 2025, a new tourism record.
Lionel Guérin, Chief Executive Officer of Air Tahiti Nui, said: “We are very pleased to announce this new direct service between Papeete and Sydney.
“With two direct flights per week and our codeshare agreement with Qantas, this service offers Australian travellers greater comfort and additional frequencies, complementing our twice-weekly service to Auckland, New Zealand.”
Beyond passenger travel, the launch of the Papeete–Sydney service also creates new opportunities for freight transport, supporting the development of economic exchanges between Australia and French Polynesia.
