Mont Otemanu
The 727 m basalt peak that dominates the island, the remnant of an ancient volcano. It is best seen from the lagoon.
Bora Bora, France
Bora Bora: airports, things to do and where to stay
Bora Bora, in the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia, is a volcanic island dominated by Mount Otemanu and ringed by a turquoise lagoon and a chain of motus. It is famous for its overwater bungalows and for snorkelling with rays and sharks.
Bora Bora airports
From the airport to central Bora Bora
Bora Bora airport is about 6 km from central Bora Bora.
Navette maritime
The airport is on an islet and can only be reached by boat. The airlines run a shuttle boat to Vaitape, the main village, timed to the flights (about 15 min).
Taxi y traslados de hotel
There are no taxis on the motu. Hotels offer their own boat transfer from the airport; a few taxis wait in Vaitape for onward travel around the island.
Bora Bora
Things to do in Bora Bora
Plage de Matira
The island's large public white-sand beach in the south, with shallow, crystal-clear water.
Lagon de Bora-Bora
The lagoon can be explored by boat, kayak or on snorkelling trips to swim among rays, reef sharks and coral gardens.
Vaitape
The island's main village, where the airport boats dock, with shops, black pearls and the starting point for the round-island road.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Bora Bora?
Bora Bora is served by Bora Bora (BOB).
How far is the airport from central Bora Bora?
Bora Bora airport is about 6 km from central Bora Bora.
How do I get from the airport to central Bora Bora?
From Bora Bora airport you can take Navette maritime (boat) and Taxi y traslados de hotel (taxi). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Bora Bora?
Highlights of Bora Bora include Mont Otemanu, Plage de Matira, Lagon de Bora-Bora, and Vaitape.
Photo credits
- Mont Otemanu: Sergio Calleja (Life is a trip), CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plage de Matira: The original uploader was Sba2 at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Lagon de Bora-Bora: Samuel Etienne, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vaitape: Balou46, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons