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Apataki, French Polynesia
Apataki Airport– APK
Located 200 meters southwest of the main village of Niutahi, the APK-Apataki Airport is a public airport in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. The coral atoll of Apataki is located approximately 230 miles northeast of the island of Tahiti, 11 miles east of Arutua, and 15 miles northeast of Kaukura. Apataki is part of the well-known and busier tourist spots of northern Tuamotu. In some map records, the Apataki Atoll is known as the Hagemeister Island.
Best Time to Visit
Operated by the DSEAC Polynésie Française, the Apataki Airport, with the code APK, serves 44 flights on eight different routes. Among all airports in the French Polynesia, the Apataki Airport is considered as medium-sized airport. Meanwhile, if you’re coming from the city of Kaukura, national carrier Air Tahiti offers a connecting flight to APK with a stopover in Arutua. You can also visit the enchanting waters of Bora-Bora from APK via Air Tahiti. For a swift travel, avoid the crowds during the July-August peak season. As of 2016, Apataki Airport served a total of 1,572 passengers.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For a first class accommodation, book your stay at the posh Manihi Pearl Beach Resort in Maniki, 10 minutes from APK airport. For a posh and luxurious stays, head over to Rangiroa and stay at the 5-star Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa or at the Le Maitai Rangiroa, which offers oceanfront views.
For nearby airports that offer flights to the Apataki Airport, the Faa’a International Airport, also known as the Tahiti International Airport (PPT), offers direct flights to APK. The next closest airport to Apataki is the Aruta Airport (AXR).
On this page it is easy to search for Apataki, French Polynesia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Apataki, French Polynesia (APK) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the APK airport. Most of these APK hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Apataki, French Polynesia motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
