Flights to Vanuatu
Vanuatu has a total of 15 airports, 2 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 13 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in Vanuatu together handle 302 flights this month, departing from 22 airports in 6 countries, operated by 9 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers. You can fly to Vanuatu in Economy and Business Class.
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Destinations in Vanuatu Airlines flying to Vanuatu Low-cost airlines Best time to visit Vanuatu Countries with direct flights All direct flights Business Class flights Domestic flights International flights Popular routes Routes with a stopover FAQFlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Vanuatu. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Vanuatu.
For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Oneworld. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.
Destinations in Vanuatu
Explore Vanuatu!
Discover all 15 destinations in Vanuatu. The most popular airports are in Port Vila, Luganville and Norsup. Collectively, the top 3 airports in these cities handle over 73% of all arriving flights this month.
Below is the full list of destinations in Vanuatu, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.










Airlines flying to Vanuatu
When planning your trip to Vanuatu, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 9 airlines offer direct flights to the country — including 2 low-cost carriers. The most popular airline is Air Vanuatu, they handle 80% of all flights arriving here: a total of 243 flights this month.
Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.









Low-cost carriers flying to Vanuatu
To find cheap airfare, consider flights operated by one of the airlines listed below when planning your trip. At the moment, there are 2 budget airlines to choose from. If you're looking for affordable flights, Virgin Australia provides the widest range of route options. They serve 61% of all flights to Port Vila Airport, which is the only destination in Vanuatu.


What is the best time to visit Vanuatu?
All 15 destinations in Vanuatu are tropical destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to Vanuatu.
🌴 Tropical destinations
The tropical spots in Vanuatu are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.
Because Vanuatu is located South of the equator, the dry season is from May to October. Therefore, this period is best for visiting tropical destinations. During these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season it can rain for days. Temperatures are high throughout the year as is the humidity. As of today, you can fly directly to 15 tropical destinations, which can be found below:
🌐 South of the equator





Countries with direct flights to Vanuatu
From which countries can you fly non-stop?
Below is a list of all 5 countries that have non-stop flights to Vanuatu, including the number of airports that offer those flights:





Airports with direct flights to Vanuatu
This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Vanuatu. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 7 airports across 5 countries and 1 continents offer direct flights to 15 airports in Vanuatu.










Flying Business Class to Vanuatu
Where can you fly to in Business Class?
In total, there are 5 airports across 4 countries that provide business class flights to Vanuatu. As of today, you can arrive at 2 airports in Business Class. (Port Vila or Luganville Airport).
Departure airports with Business Class flights










Business Class airports in Vanuatu


Domestic flights across Vanuatu
With a total of 46 domestic routes, there are many flights within Vanuatu that make it easy to travel around the country.
The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.





International flights from Oceania to Vanuatu
There are 7 cities spread across 5 countries in Oceania that offer international flights to Vanuatu. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 2 airports in the country.
Port Vila is the most popular airport for international travelers from Oceania with 57 flights in March, representing 97% of all flights arriving from Oceania. The majority of those flights are operated by 4 airlines: Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, Solomon Airlines and Qantas.
Currently, 2 low-cost carriers out of 8 airlines offer direct flights on a total of 8 international routes from Oceania.
In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:
Flights from Australia to Vanuatu

From Australia you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Vanuatu. In total there are 3 direct routes from Australia, operated by 4 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Virgin Australia and Jetstar).


Australia to Vanuatu with a stopover
If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 61 airports in Australia offer flights to 2 destinations in Vanuatu that require just one stop:





Flights from Fiji to Vanuatu

From Fiji you can fly non-stop from Nadi Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Vanuatu: Port Vila. This is the only non-stop flight route from Fiji to Vanuatu, operated by Fiji Airways.

Fiji to Vanuatu with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 6 airports in Fiji offer flights to Port Vila Airport with a single stop:





Flights from New Zealand to Vanuatu

From New Zealand you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Vanuatu: Port Vila. In total there are 2 direct routes from New Zealand, operated by Solomon Airlines.


New Zealand to Vanuatu with a stopover
If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 21 airports in New Zealand offer flights to 2 destinations in Vanuatu that require just one stop:





Flights from New Caledonia to Vanuatu

From New Caledonia you can fly non-stop from Noumea Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Vanuatu: Port Vila. This is the only non-stop flight route from New Caledonia to Vanuatu, operated by 2 different airlines — Aircalin and Air Caledonie.

New Caledonia to Vanuatu with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in New Caledonia offer flights to Port Vila Airport with a single stop:




Flights from Solomon Islands to Vanuatu

From Solomon Islands you can fly non-stop from Honiara Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Vanuatu: Port Vila. This is the only non-stop flight route from Solomon Islands to Vanuatu, operated by 2 different airlines — Air Niugini and Solomon Airlines.

Solomon Islands to Vanuatu with a stopover
If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 17 airports in Solomon Islands offer flights to 2 destinations in Vanuatu that require just one stop:





Most popular routes to Vanuatu
Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Vanuatu, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.










Popular routes to Vanuatu with a stopover
If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Vanuatu, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.
Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.
To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Vanuatu!










Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
What is the best time to visit Vanuatu?
The best time to visit Vanuatu is during the dry season, from May to October, as you will see here:
- May (15 destinations)
- June (15 destinations)
- July (15 destinations)
- August (15 destinations)
- September (15 destinations)
- October (15 destinations)
What are the most popular destinations in Vanuatu?
The 3 most popular airports in Vanuatu are:
- Port Vila (VLI)
- Luganville (SON)
- Norsup (NUS)
Which alliances are flying to Vanuatu?
Only Oneworld operates flights to Vanuatu.
Which airlines operate direct flights to Vanuatu?
As of today, there are 9 airlines that fly to Vanuatu. You can find them here:
- Air Vanuatu
- Fiji Airways
- Virgin Australia
- Solomon Airlines
- Jetstar
- Qantas
- Air Caledonie
- Air Niugini
- Aircalin
Which low-cost airlines fly to Vanuatu?
There are 2 low-cost carriers that offer flights to Vanuatu at the moment:
- Virgin Australia
- Jetstar
Which countries offer direct flights to Vanuatu?
There are 5 countries that offer direct flights to Vanuatu, which are:
- Australia
- Fiji
- New Zealand
- New Caledonia
- Solomon Islands
Which countries have the best direct connections to Vanuatu?
These countries have the most flight connections to Vanuatu:
- Australia
- Fiji
- New Zealand
What are the best intercontinental hubs for flights to Vanuatu?
The most popular intercontinental airport for flights to Vanuatu is:
-  Brisbane (BNE)

From which continents can you fly non-stop to Vanuatu?
You can fly from Oceania only at the moment.
Are there Business Class flights to Vanuatu?
Yes, you can fly in Business Class to 2 airports in Vanuatu (depending on where you are flying from):
- Port Vila (VLI)
- Luganville (SON)
Are there First Class flights to Vanuatu?
No, you cannot fly to Vanuatu in First Class.
What is the longest flight to Vanuatu?
The longest direct flight is from Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC) to Port Vila (VLI). This flight takes 4 hours and 10 minutes and covers a distance of 1,797 miles (2,892 km). Other interesting long-haul flights to Vanuatu include:
- NZ - Christchurch to Port Vila 1,797 miles
- AU - Sydney to Port Vila 1,542 miles
- NZ - Auckland to Port Vila 1,390 miles
- AU - Brisbane to Luganville 1,220 miles
- AU - Brisbane to Port Vila 1,176 miles
- SB - Honiara to Port Vila 796 miles
- FJ - Nadi to Port Vila 600 miles
- NC - Noumea to Port Vila 327 miles
- VU - Port Vila to Luganville 168 miles
- VU - Luganville to Port Vila 168 miles
- VU - Port Vila to Longana 166 miles
- VU - Longana to Port Vila 166 miles
- VU - Walaha to Port Vila 163 miles
- VU - Port Vila to Walaha 163 miles
- VU - Tanna to Port Vila 134 miles
- VU - Port Vila to Tanna 134 miles
- VU - Mota Lava to Luganville 131 miles
- VU - Luganville to Mota Lava 131 miles
- VU - Port Vila to Norsup 127 miles
- VU - Port Vila to Lonorore 127 miles
- VU - Norsup to Port Vila 127 miles
- VU - Lonorore to Port Vila 127 miles
- VU - Sola to Luganville 116 miles
- VU - Luganville to Sola 116 miles
- VU - Port Vila to Craig Cove 102 miles
- VU - Craig Cove to Port Vila 102 miles
- VU - Luganville to Gaua 92 miles
- VU - Gaua to Luganville 92 miles
- VU - Port Vila to Lamap 91 miles
- VU - Lamap to Port Vila 91 miles
- VU - Port Vila to Lamen Bay 77 miles
- VU - Lamen Bay to Port Vila 77 miles
- VU - Luganville to Lonorore 67 miles
- VU - Lonorore to Luganville 67 miles
- VU - Maewo to Luganville 67 miles
- VU - Luganville to Maewo 67 miles
- VU - Sara to Luganville 62 miles
- VU - Luganville to Sara 62 miles
- VU - Luganville to Longana 51 miles
- VU - Longana to Luganville 51 miles
- VU - Norsup to Luganville 41 miles
- VU - Luganville to Norsup 41 miles
- VU - Mota Lava to Gaua 39 miles
- VU - Gaua to Mota Lava 39 miles
- VU - Norsup to Lamap 38 miles
- VU - Lamap to Norsup 38 miles
- VU - Walaha to Luganville 32 miles
- VU - Luganville to Walaha 32 miles
- VU - Sara to Lonorore 27 miles
- VU - Lonorore to Sara 27 miles
What are the major airports in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has no major airports, the largest airports are medium-sized airports (2 of them), which are:
- VLI (Bauerfield International) - Port Vila
- SON (Santo-Pekoa International) - Luganville
How many airports are there in Vanuatu?
There are 15 airports that handle scheduled passenger flights.
What are the best airports for flights to Vanuatu?
Top airports for direct flights to Vanuatu include:
-  Sydney (SYD)

-  Brisbane (BNE)

-  Auckland (AKL)

-  Nadi (NAN)

-  Christchurch (CHC)

-  Honiara (HIR)

-  Port Vila (VLI)

-  Luganville (SON)

-  Norsup (NUS)

-  Lonorore (LNE)

-  Longana (LOD)

-  Gaua (ZGU)

-  Sola (SLH)

-  Walaha (WLH)

-  Lamap (LPM)

-  Sara (SSR)

-  Mota Lava (MTV)

-  Maewo (MWF)

-  Tanna (TAH)

-  Lamen Bay (LNB)

What are the best international airports in Oceania for flights to Vanuatu?
Top international airports in Oceania for non-stop flights to Vanuatu are:
-  Brisbane (BNE)

-  Nadi (NAN)

-  Sydney (SYD)

Do all airports in Vanuatu operate year-round?
All 15 airports in Vanuatu are accessible year-round.
For a better overview adjusted to your travel dates, we recommend using the date filter on the map to filter out your options!
What are the most popular flights to Vanuatu?
Domestic:
- Port Vila to Luganville
- Luganville to Port Vila
- Tanna to Port Vila
- Port Vila to Tanna
- Port Vila to Norsup
- Norsup to Port Vila
- Port Vila to Lonorore
- Port Vila to Longana
- Lonorore to Port Vila
- Longana to Port Vila
- Sola to Luganville
- Port Vila to Lamen Bay
- Port Vila to Craig Cove
- Norsup to Luganville
- Luganville to Sola
- Luganville to Norsup
- Luganville to Gaua
- Lamen Bay to Port Vila
- Craig Cove to Port Vila
- Luganville to Longana
- Walaha to Port Vila
- Walaha to Luganville
- Port Vila to Walaha
- Port Vila to Lamap
- Norsup to Lamap
International:
Which airports in Vanuatu offer domestic flights only?
These are the 13 airports in Vanuatu that exclusively serve domestic flights:
- Norsup
- Tanna
- Lonorore
- Longana
- Sola
- Gaua
- Walaha
- Lamap
- Lamen Bay
- Craig Cove
- Sara
- Mota Lava
- Maewo






















