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How to get fromQuito to French Polynesiaby car, plane, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to French Polynesia by car, plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Car, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane UIO - PPT
    22h 1m
    $725–2,325

  2. Car, fly to Bora Bora Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane UIO - BOB
    24h 36m
    $575–1,925

  3. Car, fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane UIO - MOZ
    3. Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    25h 22m
    $644–1,935

  4. Car, fly to Raiatea Airport, ferry

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Raiatea Airport (RFP)plane plane UIO - RFP
    3. Take the ferry from Uturoa to Vaitapeferry ferry
    26h 35m
    $598–1,730

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration22h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$725Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,065.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 1m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and French Polynesia?

There is no direct connection from Quito to French Polynesia. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT), walk to Papeete Airport, then take the bus to Papeete. Alternatively, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Bora Bora Airport (BOB), walk to Motu Mute, then take the ferry to Vaitape.

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