Microlight Flights in French Polynesia —
Bora Bora, Taha'a, Raiatea, Huahine & Maupiti
Tours, Prices & Booking 2026

🥇 Microlight Flight over Bora Bora — Lagoon & Tupai the Heart Island

This is the most requested flight — and the most spectacular. From Bora Bora airport, you board a two-seat multiaxis microlight to fly over one of the world's most beautiful lagoons. From the air, the gradient of blues across the lagoon, the overwater bungalows lined up on the motus, and Mt. Otemanu towering at 727 metres — it's a view you'll find nowhere else.

The flagship circuit in Bora Bora is the Lagoon Heart (270€, 45 min): full Bora Bora circuit then a pass over Tupai, the heart-shaped island. Visible only from the air, Tupai is one of the most moving moments of the flight — an island perfectly drawn by nature, set in the middle of the Pacific.

Survol de Tupai en ULM — l'île en forme de cœur, visible uniquement depuis les airs. Le moment le plus émouvant du circuit Lagoon Heart.

🥈 Microlight Flight over Taha'a — Motus and Lagoon from Raiatea

Taha'a is our top pick for best value for money. 35 minutes of flight, 184€, and an exceptional lagoon with Bora Bora visible on the horizon. The vanilla island is one of the most beautiful in French Polynesia — and one of the least known. Its motus bordering the north coast, its patchwork vanilla plantations and its lagoon shared with Raiatea form a panorama of rare beauty. The microlight flight departs from Raiatea airport and flies over Taha'a's motus for 35 minutes, with Bora Bora emerging on the horizon as a bonus.

What makes the Taha'a microlight flight unique is the contrast between the pearl farms visible under the crystal-clear lagoon surface, the coral masses and the shades of blue that make French Polynesia so unforgettable. The pilot comments on the landscapes throughout the flight — the vanilla plantations, the motus, the island's history — with a passion that genuinely enriches the experience. It's a confidential flight, rarely chosen by tourists, which gives it a pleasantly exclusive feel.

Taha'a lagoon and its pearl farms from the air — the vanilla island from above.

🥉 Microlight Flight over Raiatea — The Sacred Island from the Air

Note: 20 minutes is a quick overview. If you're based in Raiatea, consider the Taha'a flight (35 min, 184€) instead — you'll see both islands since they share the same lagoon, and get more time in the air. The Raiatea flight remains the most affordable entry point to microlight flying in French Polynesia.

Raiatea, known as the sacred island, is the birthplace of Polynesian culture — it is from here that the great Polynesian navigators spread across the Pacific. From the air, its vast lagoon shared with Taha'a, its mountains covered with dense forest and the contrast with the turquoise blue waters is striking. The Blue Lagoon circuit (20 min, 117€) is the cheapest microlight flight in French Polynesia — an excellent entry point to discover microlight flying.

Marae Taputapuatea and Raiatea's lagoon — the sacred island, birthplace of Polynesian culture.

Microlight Flight over Huahine — The Wild & Authentic Island from Above

Huahine and Maupiti are the two most authentic islands in the selection. You'll fly over entirely natural, wild landscapes — no overwater bungalow resorts, no tourist infrastructure visible from the air. The atmosphere is radically different from Bora Bora, and you'll likely be the only microlight in the sky.

Huahine is the least touristy of the Leeward Islands — and one of the most beautiful. Two main islands (Huahine Nui and Huahine Iti) linked by an isthmus, a deep blue lagoon, wild motus and forest-covered mountains. The 35-minute microlight flight covers the whole island, departing from Huahine airport.

From the air, you discover the reliefs that gave Huahine its nickname of the woman's island, its picturesque lagoonside villages, the ancient marae testifying to the island's sacred past, and its motus bordering the deep turquoise lagoon. The pilot shares knowledge about Huahine to make the flight as enriching as it is enjoyable. It's one of the most authentic experiences in French Polynesia — far from mass tourism, on an island still preserved.

Huahine Iti from the sky — deep blue lagoon and wild landscapes still untouched.

Microlight Flight over Maupiti — Bora Bora's Wild Sister from Above

Maupiti is total authenticity. No large hotels, no tourist infrastructure — just raw nature, an intensely beautiful lagoon and deserted motus. The 30-minute flight puts you alone in front of the landscape. Important: a minimum of two consecutive flights must be booked to confirm a reservation at Maupiti.

Maupiti is often described as what Bora Bora looked like before the big hotels. Authentic, preserved, with a raw and stunning lagoon. The 30-minute microlight flight covers Mt. Teurafaatiu and the motus Auira, Tuanai, Pae'ao, Pitiahe and Tiapaa. Important: a minimum of two consecutive flights must be booked to confirm a reservation at Maupiti.

What makes the Maupiti microlight flight so special is the feeling of being alone in the world — suspended between sky and sea above an island that very few tourists visit. The contrast between the crystal-clear lagoon waters, the almost deserted motus and Mt. Teurafaatiu dominating the island is of a rare intensity. Maupiti retains its authenticity, and the aerial view lets you fully appreciate the preserved beauty of this extraordinary island.

Mt. Teurafaatiu dominates Maupiti — raw, preserved beauty far from mass tourism.

Practical tips for your microlight flight in French Polynesia

Microlight vs helicopter — what's the difference?

The helicopter offers an enclosed, air-conditioned cabin for 4-5 passengers. The microlight is two-seat (pilot + 1 passenger), with an open or semi-open cabin depending on the model — you feel the wind, the movement, the moment. It's more intimate, more sensory, closer to the pure sensation of flight. In return, it's more sensitive to weather conditions and less suitable if you have a fear of heights.

Which duration to choose?

The minimum recommended circuit in Bora Bora is the Lagoon Heart (45 min, 268€) — it includes Tupai, the heart-shaped island, which is the highlight of the flight. The Pacific Pearl (30 min, 200€) is good but a little short. If budget allows, the Lagoon Heart (45 min, 268€) remains our top recommendation — the perfect balance between duration, scenery and price.

Best time to fly

Flights are available year-round, but the dry season (April–October) offers the best conditions — stable wind, clear skies, exceptional morning light. During the rainy season (November–March), cancellations are possible depending on weather. Early morning is always the best time to fly — the air is calmer and the low light makes the lagoon stunning.

Booking via Manawa

Manawa is the official booking platform for Tahiti Air Lagon flights — secure payment, cancellation option, immediate confirmation. Book ahead in high season (July–October), slots fill up fast.

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