Bora Bora Airport - BOB -Motu Mute
Bora Bora Airport is an airport operated by the SETIL- Aeroports that services flights in the area of Motu Mute in Bora Bora as well as other regions in the French Polynesia and its nearby towns and villages. Also known as Motu Mute Airport, it is located on the small island of Motu Mute where the name of the airport was derived from. BOB-Motue Mute in Bora Bora, French Polynesia opened in 1943 during the Second World War. It became a commercial airport in 1958 after reconstructions in the runway were completed.
Best Time to Visit
BOB-Motu Mute was built on an island and most of the residents in Vaitape utilize the airport to be able to travel by air. Vaitape has the largest population in the areas served by Bora Bora Airport. Travelng through this public airport would be ideal during the months of November. The airport is sitting 3 meters above mean sea level. December is quite rainly so bring an umbrella to enjoy the outdoors. You need to ride a boat to reach the airport. Mai Moana, Faanui, Point Matira are some of the nearby cities and towns to BOB Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A great rustic resort, Blue Heaven Island is located just half a mile from BOB Airport. There is no Bora Bora Airport hotels available inside the premises but areas such as the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort and Spa and Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora would be an ideal accommodation in the area.
Nearby airports situated close to BOB are the Maupiti Airport (MAU) and the Raiatea Airport (RFP) also within the French Polynesia.
On this page it is easy to search for Bora Bora, French Polynesia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Bora Bora, French Polynesia (BOB-Motu Mute) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BOB airport. Most of these BOB 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 Bora Bora, French Polynesia motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the BOB airport are Moti Piti Aau Beach, Bora Bora Lagoonarium, and Moti Piti Aau Beach.