Last update : June 13th 2022
Please review the current MUST READ Conditions of Entrance to French Polynesia as well as the MUST READ CDC Entrance Requirements to the US for all travelers, which are outlined below. It is critical that all passengers review and abide by these MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Disclaimer: please be aware that entry requirements are subject to change without notice, at government discretion. Air Tahiti Nui seeks to provide accurate and correct information. However, the airline does not assume any liability. Passengers may wish to verify entry requirements on the respective government website.
Air Tahiti Nui invites you to visit our flight schedule.
Paris - Papeete - Paris :
Air Tahiti Nui operates between 4 and 7 flights per week
Los Angeles - Papeete - Los Angeles :
Air Tahiti Nui operates between 3 and 4 flights per week
Conditions of entrance to French Polynesia
Before departure, we invite you to check the conditions of entry and stay in French Polynesia with the High Commission of the Republic in French Polynesia.
We remind you that this information is subject to change without notice according to the regulations in force. For more information, please consult the official websites of the High Commission of French Polynesia, the Tahiti Tourisme, the Polynesian Health Department, the Ministry of the Interior and the American authorities Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Entry requirements from Paris to Tahiti via Los Angeles
Vaccination scheme to be respected when leaving Paris
In order to comply with the requirements of the authorities of the countries of departure, transit and destination, in the context of a flight from Paris to Papeete via Los Angeles, in order to benefit from the status of vaccinated person, all travellers must comply with the following conditions:
Be able to justify a period of:
o 28 full days after a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine (« Johnson » JANSSEN ), or 14 days after receiving a booster 2 months after its first injection, or
o 14 full days after a second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, AstraZeneca et Moderna), or
o 14 full days after receiving an injection of a World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccine, provided that all required doses have been received, after administration of a complementary dose of a WHO approved messenger RNA vaccine administered at least 17 days apart (WHO approved vaccines: Janssen, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Covaxin, Covishield, BIBP/Sinopharm, Sinovac, Novavax/Covovax).
In accordance with Decree No. 2022-96 of 31 January 2022, persons of eighteen years of age or older who have received one of the aforementioned vaccines must, in order for their vaccination schedule to remain recognized as complete beyond a period of 9 months, have received a supplemental dose of a messenger ribonucleic acid (RNA) vaccine that has been granted a marketing authorization by the European Commission.
Important note: The requirements for the full vaccination schedule may differ when flying from Paris to Papeete via Los Angeles or when stopping over in Los Angeles. Please ensure that you comply with the conditions applicable to your entire itinerary before starting your journey.
All proof of vaccination submitted must show at least :
• The passenger's surname, first name(s) and date of birth, which must match those on their passport or other travel document,
• The name of the organisation that issued the proof of vaccination,
• The manufacturer of the vaccine administered and the date(s) of vaccination.
In order to allow effective inspection of these documents, the company may request a translation into English or French.
Travel checklist from Paris
Are you going to Tahiti soon?
For all travel from Paris to Papeete, please see our Paris to Papeete travel checklist for a summary of the documents that will be inspected at check-in if you are traveling from the United Kingdom.
For more information, please visit the official « Tahiti Tourisme » website.
Entry requirements from Los Angeles to Tahiti
Vaccination scheme to be respected when leaving Los Angeles
To benefit from the status of vaccinated person when taking a flight from Los Angeles to Papeete, all travellers must comply with ALL of the following conditions:
Be able to justify a period of:
o 28 full days after a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine (Janssen), or
o 7 full days after a second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer,Aztrazaneca and Moderna).
In accordance with Decree No. 2021-699 of 1st June 2021, persons of eighteen years of age or older who have received one of the aforementioned vaccines must, in order for their vaccination schedule to remain recognized as complete beyond a period of 9 months, have received a supplemental dose of a messenger ribonucleic acid (RNA) vaccine that has been granted a marketing authorization by the European Commission.
Important note: The requirements for the full vaccination schedule may differ when flying from Papeete to Los Angeles Please ensure that you comply with the conditions applicable to your entire itinerary before starting your journey.
All proof of vaccination submitted must show at least :
• The passenger's surname, first name(s) and date of birth, which must match those on their passport or other travel document,
• The name of the organisation that issued the proof of vaccination,
• The manufacturer of the vaccine administered and the date(s) of vaccination.
In order to allow effective inspection of these documents, the company may request a translation into English or French.
Travel checklist from Los Angeles
Are you going to Tahiti soon?
You will find below all the documents that will be checked at check-in from Los Angeles.
If you have a complete vaccination scheme, only the proof of a complete vaccination scheme is required.
If you are not vaccinated or have an incomplete vaccination schedule, all travelers 12 years of age and older will be required to present at check-in from Los Angeles a negative RT-PCR test result less than 72 hours old or an antigen test less than 48 hours old.
You are visiting Los Angeles soon !
Please, consult our travel check-list summarizing all the documents that will be verified at the check-in on your day of departure in Paris.
For more information, please visit the official American CDC website.
If you're planning on flying to Aotearoa, New Zealand, we recommend checking the latest information and advice on travel requirements before you book.
For the latest news and updates, please visit the New Zealand Government website.
These requirements may change before you travel, so be sure to check regularly. Failure to meet local requirements may result in denied boarding.
Physical distance
The sanitary measures adopted by Air Tahiti Nui and the airports actively contribute to limiting the spread of the virus. The specific measures to maintain physical distance in all waiting areas must be respected and include ground markings and signage. The contactless check-in counters are also designed to limit the risks.
Onboard face masks
Following the decision of the French and American authorities to lift the mask requirement for passengers on international flights to and from their territory, we inform you that as of May 16, 2022, the mask requirement is no longer applicable on flights operated by Air Tahiti Nui between Papeete, Los Angeles and Paris.
However, in accordance with the conditions defined by the New Zealand authorities, masks must still be worn on flights to and from Auckland for all passengers aged 12 years and over.
We remind you that each country and state define its own rules for wearing masks in their airports and public transport, and even in public places. You may be required to wear a mask upon arrival at the airport, depending on local health measures.
To find out the sanitary measures in effect in your country of departure, destination and transit, we recommend that you check with the official websites before your departure.


Sanitary kit
The safety and well-being of our passengers and staff is one of our priorities. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, Air Tahiti Nui has adapted its flight operations to the rules and regulations in force. It is now mandatory to wear a mask upon arrival at the airport and on board our aircraft, for the duration of the flight and for all passengers aged 6 years and older.
Air Tahiti Nui has a limited number of sanitary kits available on board at the request of its passengers. This sanitary kit includes 2 surgical masks, a bottle of hydroalcoholic gel and disinfectant wipes. It is offered in addition to the personal equipment that each traveler must have and is not a substitute for it. To ensure proper hygiene within the airports, hydroalcoholic gel dispensers are also available throughout your journey.
Reinforced cleaning and disinfection measures
The hygiene on board is at the center of our priorities. The procedure for cleaning and disinfecting our devices is reinforced at the start and at the finish of each route, using specific measures against the coronavirus. Thorough cleaning of our cabins and strict sanitary rules imposed on our various suppliers also allow us to limit the risks of contamination via our equipment and services on board.
During the flight, our crews are taking care of the cabins, with more frequent cleaning of all common areas using a specific disinfectant. Passengers are requested to limit their movements on board as much as possible in order to maintain physical distance and the cleanliness of the cabins.


Cabin air filtration
Our latest generation 787-9 Dreamliner aircrafts are equipped with a high-performance air filtration system, effective for removing particles, bacteria and viruses. The cabin air flow does not circulate from one row to the other, and the air is renewed every 2 to 3 minutes.
This system is equipped with filters identical to those employed in hospitals and manage to capture and block up to 99.995% of bacteria and viruses in the cabin. This air purification system guarantees a significant reduction in the risk of contamination by air on board. However, to avoid any risk, we ask our passengers to wear a mask for the entire duration of the flight.
Hygiene on board
Simplified on-board services
The on-board catering offer has been simplified in order to limit contact. The aperitif and meal services are combined. Meals are provided in a single passage in all travel classes and concentrated in a single tray service, including desserts for Business class. The choice of wines and drinks is also reduced with the same purpose: limiting interactions and serving time. Finally, the choice of special meals is also limited in order to facilitate the service on board.
For the same purpose, the magazines on board are removed, excluding the safety sheet, modified for single use only. However, a selection of press and magazines, in-flight magazines and meal service menus can be viewed on our on-board entertainment system.
The duty-free service on board is suspended. However, this service remains available at the airport shop upon your arrival in Tahiti.
arrivée à l’Aéroport de Tahiti.