Air Tahiti Nui continues to develop its international network and announces the launch of new direct service between Papeete and Sydney.

This new service forms part of the airline’s strategy to sustainably strengthen French Polynesia’s connectivity with major regional hubs across the South Pacific, according to Air Tahiti Nui Chief Executive Officer, Lionel Guérin.

The inaugural flight is scheduled for Monday, 14 December 2026, and Air Tahiti Nui will operate two flights per week, offering travellers a direct, non-stop connection between Tahiti and Australia.

“We are very pleased to announce this new direct service between Papeete and Sydney,” Guérin said.

“With two direct flights per week and our codeshare agreement with Qantas, this service offers Australian travellers’ greater comfort and additional frequencies, complementing our twice-weekly service to Auckland, New Zealand.”

As across its entire network, Air Tahiti Nui will offer an immersive travel experience on this new service, inspired by the spirit of its islands.

Polynesian hospitality, delivered by the airline’s teams, will accompany each passenger on a journey defined by comfort, attentiveness, and warmth.