Airline codes
TN · THT
IATA · ICAO · callsign “TAHITI AIRLINES”
Every Air Tahiti Nui flight number begins with TN. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code THT, and the radio callsign is TAHITI AIRLINES.
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Air Tahiti Nui (TN) Guide
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In short
Air Tahiti Nui is the flag carrier of French Polynesia, based at Faaʼa International. Four Boeing 787-9s fly from Papeete to Los Angeles, Seattle, Paris, Tokyo and Auckland, the long-haul gateways for most visitors to Tahiti. It has no alliance and runs Club Tiare. Cabins are Poerava Business, Moana Premium and Moana Economy.
Air Tahiti Nui is the flag carrier of French Polynesia, based at Faaʼa International Airport on Tahiti. It operates long-haul flights only, with a fleet of four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners linking Tahiti with North America, Europe, Asia and New Zealand.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Air Tahiti Nui. Routes, schedules, fleet and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Air Tahiti Nui (IATA: TN, ICAO: THT) is the international flag carrier of French Polynesia, with its head office and hub at Faaʼa International Airport in Papeete, Tahiti. It flies Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from Tahiti to Los Angeles, Paris, Tokyo Narita and Auckland, with Sydney returning in December 2026, and it suits holidaymakers flying to Tahiti from North America, Europe, Japan and New Zealand.
Built for tourism
Air Tahiti Nui was established on 31 October 1996 and flew its first service on 20 November 1998. It was set up to bring more visitors to French Polynesia. The Government of French Polynesia owns 84.4% and is the parent company, and local investors hold the rest.
Papeete hub and the Los Angeles stop to Paris
Papeete is the single hub. The Paris route currently stops in Los Angeles, so the same flight serves both travellers from California and those coming from France. In the past Paris flights also made technical stops in Vancouver and Pointe-à-Pitre. Tokyo Narita links Tahiti with Japan, and Auckland links it with New Zealand. Flights to Sydney are due to resume on 14 December 2026. Earlier routes to Seattle, New York JFK and Osaka have ended.
The record Paris flight
In March 2020 an Air Tahiti Nui Boeing 787-9 flew non-stop from Papeete to Paris Charles de Gaulle, about 15,715 km in 15 hours and 45 minutes. French Bee later flew a longer distance.
Connecting to the islands
Onward flights from Papeete to Bora Bora, Moorea and other islands are run by Air Tahiti, the domestic airline. The two companies have a codeshare agreement, which makes it possible to book the international and island flights together.
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At a glance
Air Tahiti Nui (IATA: TN, ICAO: THT) is the flag carrier of French Polynesia, based at Faaʼa International Airport. Founded in 1996, it flies four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from Papeete to Los Angeles, Seattle, Paris, Tokyo and Auckland.
| Headquarters | Faaʼa International Airport, Tahiti, French Polynesia |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner |
| Frequent flyer | Club Tiare |
| Official website | airtahitinui.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
The Air Tahiti Nui network at a glance. The airline changes routes from time to time, and a search shows which TN flights run on your dates.
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Long-haul
Papeete (PPT) departures5 destinations
FromTo PPT LAX PapeeteLos Angeles Available airlines1 airline- Air Tahiti Nui
FromTo PPT SEA PapeeteSeattle Available airlines1 airline- Air Tahiti Nui
FromTo PPT CDG PapeeteParis Available airlines1 airline- Air Tahiti Nui
FromTo PPT NRT PapeeteTokyo Narita Available airlines1 airline- Air Tahiti Nui
FromTo PPT AKL PapeeteAuckland Available airlines1 airline- Air Tahiti Nui
Fleet and aircraft
Air Tahiti Nui flies four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, each with 294 seats. They replaced five Airbus A340-300s, which left the fleet in 2019. Leave time between your arrival in Papeete and any onward island flight.
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Boeing 787-9 Wide-body · 4 in service All routes
Cabin classes
Three cabins are on sale at Air Tahiti Nui: Poerava Business, Moana Premium and Moana Economy. Not every Air Tahiti Nui route has all of them.
Poerava Business All flights
Business class
Air Tahiti Nui’s business class on the 787-9.
Lie-flat seatPriority services
Moana Premium All flights
Premium economy
A premium economy cabin.
More spaceExtra recline
Moana Economy All flights
Standard seat
The main cabin.
MealsSeat-back entertainment
Club Tiare
Earn points on TN flights with Club Tiare, which you can join on the Air Tahiti Nui website.
Club Tiare members earn miles on Air Tahiti Nui flights and use them for award flights and upgrades.
Club Tiare is Air Tahiti Nui's frequent flyer programme. Members earn miles on Air Tahiti Nui flights and redeem them for award flights and upgrades. The airline is not part of a global alliance.
Baggage allowance
On Air Tahiti Nui, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your TN e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Air Tahiti Nui sets the allowance by cabin and route, and the figure for your ticket is shown in your booking. If you continue on Air Tahiti to the islands, that flight has its own allowance.
Pro tip: check the Air Tahiti allowance for your island flight before you pack, because it applies once you leave Papeete.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Air Tahiti Nui check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Faaʼa International.
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Step 1
Check in online
Online check-in for TN flights is on the official Air Tahiti Nui website. You need the TN booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Air Tahiti Nui flight. Domestic TN passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Each airport has its own Air Tahiti Nui check-in and bag-drop deadline, listed in your booking. Allow extra time for busy terminals and international TN departures.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Air Tahiti Nui desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your TN trip.
Air Tahiti Nui counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Air Tahiti Nui website.
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Cheap tickets
How to find a cheaper Air Tahiti Nui fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.
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Look across the week
Compare a full week of Air Tahiti Nui departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.
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Steer clear of peak weeks
Air Tahiti Nui prices climb around school holidays and big festivals. Flying a few days before or after the rush usually helps.
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Check what each Air Tahiti Nui fare includes
An Air Tahiti Nui fare that includes a checked bag, seat choice or cheaper changes can cost less overall than adding those extras later.
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Combine with Air Tahiti
Most visitors continue from Papeete to other islands on Air Tahiti. Leave plenty of connection time, as the two airlines run separate schedules.
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Join Club Tiare
Join Club Tiare before your first Air Tahiti Nui flight so the trip earns points from day one.
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Visitors are asking
TN is the IATA code you see on tickets and departure boards. THT is the ICAO code used in air traffic control, and pilots use the radio callsign TAHITI AIRLINES.
Its main hub is Faaʼa International (PPT) in Papeete, and its head office is in Faaʼa International Airport, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
No. It works independently, so check lounge access and mileage earning with your own programme before assuming partner benefits apply.
Every flight uses one of its four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, so the cabin layout is the same whichever route you book.
Yes, it is called Club Tiare. Join before you travel so your outbound flight already counts.
Open Manage Booking on airtahitinui.com or check your e-ticket. Air Tahiti Nui sets the allowance by route, cabin and fare type.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Air Tahiti Nui.
We checked these Air Tahiti Nui answers with the airline’s own pages and public airline records on 10 October 2026.
General
Air Tahiti Nui flies from Papeete to Paris, Los Angeles, Tokyo Narita and Auckland, with Sydney flights scheduled to resume in December 2026. Routes and frequencies vary by season, so check the current timetable when you book.
Air Tahiti Nui flies only the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft carries three cabins: Business, Premium Economy and Economy. The airline retired its older Airbus A340s in 2019.
The frequent flyer programme is called Club Tiare. Members earn miles on eligible Air Tahiti Nui flights and can redeem them for award travel. Add your membership number to each booking so that your flights are credited.
Yes. Air Tahiti Nui began a codeshare with domestic airline Air Tahiti in June 2026, making it simpler to link an international arrival at Papeete with flights to islands such as Bora Bora and Moorea. Allow enough time between flights.
Your baggage allowance depends on your cabin, fare and route. Check the allowance shown in your booking or the baggage section of airtahitinui.com before travel, and remember that onward island flights may have stricter limits.
The Paris route currently stops in Los Angeles. In March 2020 an Air Tahiti Nui 787-9 flew non-stop from Papeete to Paris, about 15,715 km in 15 hours 45 minutes.
No. The Seattle, New York JFK and Osaka routes have ended. Current routes are Los Angeles, Paris, Tokyo Narita and Auckland, with Sydney resuming in December 2026.
The Government of French Polynesia owns 84.4% of Air Tahiti Nui, and local investors own the rest.
Air Tahiti Nui is headquartered in Faaʼa International Airport, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Its main hub is Faaʼa International.
Air Tahiti Nui offers Poerava Business class, Moana Premium class and Moana Economy class.
Booking
Four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with 294 seats each.
Timing & weather
Air Tahiti Nui was established on 31 October 1996 and began flying on 20 November 1998.
Getting there
Air Tahiti Nui uses the IATA code TN and the ICAO code THT. Its radio callsign is TAHITI AIRLINES.
Check in on airtahitinui.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
No, Air Tahiti Nui is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.