Air Tahiti Nui starting Sydney flights

[Andrew Curran]

Air Tahiti Nui will start twice-weekly Papeete - Sydney flights on December 14, 2026. They use B787-9s.

Air Tahiti Nui announces the opening of a direct route between Tahiti and Australia

Air Tahiti Nui continues to develop its international network and announces the launch of new direct service between Papeete and Sydney (PPT–SYD).

www.airtahitinui.com

 

[CaptJCool]

Finally !

 

[kamchatsky]

The timing looks good actually. It allows same day connection to the rest of the islands.

I always wondered if QF will ever fly directly to PPT once their XLRs have arrived. I guess the big answer is No as it is no longer required!

 

[LionKing]

The timing looks good actually. It allows same day connection to the rest of the islands.

I always wondered if QF will ever fly directly to PPT once their XLRs have arrived. I guess the big answer is No as it is no longer required!

Qantas has codeshare with TN. I hope we can purchase the direct flights from Qantas.com soon with a QF number, so we can earn status credits!

 

[Mattg]

Qantas has codeshare with TN. I hope we can purchase the direct flights from Qantas.com soon with a QF number, so we can earn status credits!

I believe a QF codeshare is also a prerequisite for being able to redeem Qantas points to book a seat on the route. Hopefully that happens, SYD-PPT is a cool route and would be a nice redemption option.

 

[SYD]

I believe a QF codeshare is also a prerequisite for being able to redeem Qantas points to book a seat on the route. Hopefully that happens, SYD-PPT is a cool route and would be a nice redemption option.

and I wonder how many PC members will get a chance to redeem and fly before PC disappears?

 

[kamchatsky]

I believe a QF codeshare is also a prerequisite for being able to redeem Qantas points to book a seat on the route. Hopefully that happens, SYD-PPT is a cool route and would be a nice redemption option.

Yes it is a great redemption option, but then you need to pay through the nose for your accommodation (admittedly they are very nice)!

 

[levelnine]

Yes it is a great redemption option, but then you need to pay through the nose for your accommodation (admittedly they are very nice)!

Not if you're paying with points

Great news. The lack of good connections to PPT had put us off Bora Bora. May need to reconsider.

 

[kamchatsky]

Not if you're paying with points

Great news. The lack of good connections to PPT had put us off Bora Bora. May need to reconsider.

About 15 years ago we went to Moorea, booked on NZ J SYD-AKL-PPT return on points (35K SQ points each person). Stayed at IC Tahiti in cash, and Hilton Moorea on their error cash fare. It was an amazing experience.

I would say IC Tahiti is the best airport hotel I have ever stayed at. Only 5 mins from PPT.

I am not sure whether there are still good deals on using points for hotel stays at French Polynesia.

 

[CaptJCool]

Yes it is a great redemption option, but then you need to pay through the nose for your accommodation (admittedly they are very nice)!

$350 plus per night