Flights from Vanuatu
Planning a trip from Vanuatu? Rest assured, all the flight information you need is here. With 15 airports across the country, traveling from Vanuatu is easy and accessible. With international flights currently operated from 2 airports. Domestic flights are available from every airport in Vanuatu, 13 of those airports only operate domestic flights.
As of March 2026, Vanuatu has 304 flights to 22 airports in 6 different countries. Those flights are operated by 9 different airlines — including 2 low-cost airlines — which give you a wide range of options to suit your travel preferences and budget. Cabin classes that are available on flights from Vanuatu are: Economy and Business Class.
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Airports in Vanuatu Airlines flying from Vanuatu Low-cost airlines Points & Miles information Destinations by flight duration Best time to travel from Vanuatu Countries with direct flights All direct flights from Vanuatu Business Class flights Domestic flights International destinations Popular routes Routes with a stopover FAQFlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flights from Vanuatu. Our interactive flight map showcases airports, destinations, and schedules, simplifying the process of finding the best routes.
Prefer a list view? See the sections below for all departure and arrival airports. Which countries have direct flights from Vanuatu? This information, along with a list of airlines operating those routes, is found further down.
To enhance your travel experience, have a look at our overview of Business Class flights. Additionally, you can filter by travel class directly on the flight map. If you’re looking to fly with a specific alliance to maximize your points and miles, simply use the Alliance filter to view flights operated by Oneworld.
All airports in Vanuatu
Travel from Vanuatu!
Explore all 15 airports across the country, ranked by popularity based on flight traffic at each airport. The biggest airports are located in Port Vila and Luganville, and together, the top 2 airports in these cities account for over 66% of all departing flights this month.
Below is the full list of departure airports across the country. To find flights from any of those locations, simply select an airport to view all routes, airlines, and detailed flight schedules.










Airlines flying from Vanuatu
You have a wide range of airline options to choose from. Currently, 9 airlines operate flights from Vanuatu, including 2 low-cost carriers. Air Vanuatu is the preferred airline here, handling 80% of all departures — amounting to 243 flights this month.
Below is an overview of all airlines that offer flights in Vanuatu. If you're specifically looking for low-cost options, check the dedicated section further down the page.
Low-cost Airlines flying from Vanuatu
For budget-friendly airfare, consider booking with one of the 2 low-cost airlines departing from Vanuatu. Virgin Australia offers the widest range of options, as they operate 63% of all low-cost flights from a total of 1 airports around the country. Explore your options below and find affordable routes that fit your travel plans!
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Vanuatu. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles. Please note that the distance to a destination depends on the departure airport that you choose. In case there are multiple departure airports to choose from, the distance to a destination is stated as a distance-range (min-max).
For more flexibility in choosing distances, consider upgrading to FlightConnections Premium. You'll gain access to the distance filter and many other useful features to refine your search, such as filtering by multiple airlines, alliance or aircraft type, just to name a few!
From Vanuatu, which places within 500 miles can I reach?



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Destinations from Vanuatu by flight duration
Have a look at all destinations from Vanuatu arranged by flight duration. This layout makes it easy to find destinations based on travel time. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
Remember that the exact travel time depends on your departure airport, that's why we show a time-range in case there are multiple departure airports available to reach a destination.
From Vanuatu, where can I fly in 1 hour?



Where can I fly from Vanuatu within 2 hours?


Which destinations are reachable within 3 hours?

Where can you fly to within 4 hours?



Best time to travel from Vanuatu
Traveling from Vanuatu offers you the chance to explore various destinations with diverse climates, including tropical, humid subtropical and oceanic / maritime. Keep in mind that the optimal time to visit may vary depending on your chosen location, so check out the information by climate type below. This way, you can easily organize your trip from Vanuatu, making sure you visit your favorite destination during the best time of year!
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of March, you can fly non-stop to 17 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The tropical spots in the Southern Hemisphere have their dry season from May to October, making it the best time to explore these beautiful destinations. During this dry period, you can expect mostly clear skies. Although the temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), the wet season can bring days of rain.





🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Vanuatu, you have the option to take a direct flight to 3 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The ideal period to visit these destinations is from April to June and again from August to October, although they can be enjoyed year-round.



🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Vanuatu to 2 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
As you plan your trip, keep in mind that on the Southern Hemisphere the autumn and winter months in this type of destinations tend to be rainier, from March to August. So, if you prefer sunny skies and outdoor activities, it's best to visit during the summer season, from November to February. During this period, temperatures typically range from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).


Countries with direct flights from Vanuatu
Which countries are easy to visit when flying from Vanuatu?
Explore the list below to find all countries accessible by direct flight from Vanuatu. The list displays the number of non-stop destination airports in each country. As of today, you can fly non-stop to 5 countries, all in Oceania.





Non-stop flights from Vanuatu
The list below shows all airports with direct flights from Vanuatu, organized by popularity. Currently, 7 destination airports located in 5 countries, all located in Oceania. Planning a vacation or business trip? Discover your travel options here!










Business Class flights from Vanuatu
Flying Business Class from Vanuatu
Did you know that you can fly business class from 2 airports in Vanuatu? Together, those airports connect to 5 destinations in 4 countries globally.
The most popular airports for business class travelers include Port Vila (VLI) and Luganville (SON).
Explore the complete overview of business class airports below, or use the class filter on the map to view all business class flights departing from Vanuatu!
Business Class airports in Vanuatu


Destinations with Business Class flights










Domestic flights within Vanuatu
Vanuatu has 13 airports that exclusively serve domestic flights. Port Vila, Luganville and Norsup Airport is the favored choice for domestic flights. In March, 161 of all departing domestic flights are being handled by these airports.
Check out the section below for detailed statistics and a full overview of all domestic routes in Vanuatu.





International flights from Vanuatu to Oceania
In total there are 7 cities in 5 countries across Oceania that you can reach by direct flight. Those flights depart from one of 2 international airports in Vanuatu.
Port Vila Airport stands out as the primary international airport in Vanuatu with 59 flights scheduled this month, representing 97% of flights to destinations within Oceania.
The most popular destinations are Brisbane (BNE), Nadi (NAN), Sydney (SYD), Auckland (AKL) and Noumea (NOU).
A total of 8 airlines, including 2 budget airlines, connect Vanuatu with 8 international routes to 5 countries in Oceania. Of the various airlines, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, Solomon Airlines and Qantas operate the majority of international flights.
In the sections below, you’ll find detailed information on all available non-stop flight routes to each country, along with stopover options whenever available.
Flights to Australia from Vanuatu

There are 2 airports in Vanuatu directly connected to 2 destinations in Australia. Altogether, there are 3 direct routes to Australia, operated by 4 airlines, 2 of which are low-cost airlines: Virgin Australia and Jetstar.


Vanuatu to Australia with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Vanuatu offer flights to 61 more destinations in Australia that require only 1 stop:





Flights to Fiji from Vanuatu

Port Vila Airport is the only airport in Vanuatu that is directly connected to Fiji, with flights to Nadi Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Fiji from Vanuatu, operated by Fiji Airways.

Vanuatu to Fiji with a stopover
By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Port Vila Airport offers flights to 6 more airports in Fiji, with just one stop along the way:





Flights to New Zealand from Vanuatu

There is only one airport in Vanuatu, Port Vila Airport directly connected to 2 destinations in New Zealand. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to New Zealand, operated by Solomon Airlines.


Vanuatu to New Zealand with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Vanuatu offer flights to 21 more destinations in New Zealand that require only 1 stop:





Flights to New Caledonia from Vanuatu

Port Vila Airport is the only airport in Vanuatu that is directly connected to New Caledonia, with flights to Noumea Airport. This is the only direct flight route to New Caledonia from Vanuatu, operated by Aircalin and Air Caledonie, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Vanuatu to New Caledonia with a stopover
By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Port Vila Airport offers flights to 4 more airports in New Caledonia, with just one stop along the way:




Flights to Solomon Islands from Vanuatu

Port Vila Airport is the only airport in Vanuatu that is directly connected to Solomon Islands, with flights to Honiara Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Solomon Islands from Vanuatu, operated by Air Niugini and Solomon Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Vanuatu to Solomon Islands with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Vanuatu offer flights to 17 more destinations in Solomon Islands that require only 1 stop:





Most popular routes from Vanuatu
Looking for exciting new places to explore? Check out the flights below! This list features the most popular non-stop routes from Vanuatu. We hope that it provides you with a bit of travel inspiration, as it contains the best destinations that you can reach with a direct flight!










Popular routes from Vanuatu with a stopover
If you can't reach your desired destination from an airport near you, don't worry; you can still reach many destinations with a quick stopover along the way.
To view all 1- or 2-stop flight options on the map, click the ”Show indirect destinations” button or use the search bar to select your destination and find all the route information you need to plan your trip!
If you prefer a list view instead, just have a look at the list below, which contains the most popular connecting flights from Vanuatu:










Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
Which airports in Vanuatu are the most popular to fly from?
Most flights in Vanuatu are departing from one of the following airports:
- Port Vila (VLI)
- Luganville (SON)
- Norsup (NUS)
Which alliances are flying from Vanuatu?
Only Oneworld operates flights from Vanuatu.
Which airlines offer flights from Vanuatu?
Currently, there are 9 airlines offering flights from Vanuatu, which are:
- Air Vanuatu
- Fiji Airways
- Virgin Australia
- Solomon Airlines
- Jetstar
- Qantas
- Air Caledonie
- Air Niugini
- Aircalin
Which budget airlines operate from Vanuatu?
There are 2 low-cost airlines that offer flights from Vanuatu. As listed below:
- Virgin Australia
- Jetstar
To which countries can you fly nonstop from Vanuatu?
There are 5 countries with direct flights from Vanuatu, including:
- Australia
- Fiji
- New Zealand
- New Caledonia
- Solomon Islands
Which countries have the best direct connections from Vanuatu?
If you are departing from Vanuatu, the countries with the best flight connections are:
- Australia
- Fiji
- New Zealand
What are the best hubs for intercontinental flights from Vanuatu?
The most popular intercontinental airport hub for flights from Vanuatu is:
-  Brisbane (BNE)

To which continents can you fly non-stop from Vanuatu?
You can currently fly to Oceania only.
Is Business Class available on flights from Vanuatu?
Yes, you have the option to travel in Business Class from 2 airports in Vanuatu. Those airports are:
- Port Vila (VLI)
- Luganville (SON)
Are there any First Class flights from Vanuatu?
No, First Class flights are not available from Vanuatu.
What is the longest flight from Vanuatu?
The longest non-stop flight from Vanuatu departs from Port Vila (VLI) and arrives at Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand. This journey takes 3 hours and 50 minutes and spans 1,797 miles (2,892 km). Other notable long-haul flights from Vanuatu include:
- Port Vila to Christchurch - NZ 1,797 miles
- Port Vila to Sydney - AU 1,542 miles
- Port Vila to Auckland - NZ 1,390 miles
- Luganville to Brisbane - AU 1,220 miles
- Port Vila to Brisbane - AU 1,176 miles
- Port Vila to Honiara - SB 796 miles
- Port Vila to Nadi - FJ 600 miles
- Port Vila to Noumea - NC 327 miles
- Luganville to Port Vila - VU 168 miles
- Port Vila to Luganville - VU 168 miles
- Longana to Port Vila - VU 166 miles
- Port Vila to Longana - VU 166 miles
- Port Vila to Walaha - VU 163 miles
- Walaha to Port Vila - VU 163 miles
- Port Vila to Tanna - VU 134 miles
- Tanna to Port Vila - VU 134 miles
- Luganville to Mota Lava - VU 131 miles
- Mota Lava to Luganville - VU 131 miles
- Norsup to Port Vila - VU 127 miles
- Lonorore to Port Vila - VU 127 miles
- Port Vila to Norsup - VU 127 miles
- Port Vila to Lonorore - VU 127 miles
- Luganville to Sola - VU 116 miles
- Sola to Luganville - VU 116 miles
- Craig Cove to Port Vila - VU 102 miles
- Port Vila to Craig Cove - VU 102 miles
- Gaua to Luganville - VU 92 miles
- Luganville to Gaua - VU 92 miles
- Lamap to Port Vila - VU 91 miles
- Port Vila to Lamap - VU 91 miles
- Lamen Bay to Port Vila - VU 77 miles
- Port Vila to Lamen Bay - VU 77 miles
- Lonorore to Luganville - VU 67 miles
- Luganville to Lonorore - VU 67 miles
- Luganville to Maewo - VU 67 miles
- Maewo to Luganville - VU 67 miles
- Luganville to Sara - VU 62 miles
- Sara to Luganville - VU 62 miles
- Longana to Luganville - VU 51 miles
- Luganville to Longana - VU 51 miles
- Luganville to Norsup - VU 41 miles
- Norsup to Luganville - VU 41 miles
- Gaua to Mota Lava - VU 39 miles
- Mota Lava to Gaua - VU 39 miles
- Lamap to Norsup - VU 38 miles
- Norsup to Lamap - VU 38 miles
- Luganville to Walaha - VU 32 miles
- Walaha to Luganville - VU 32 miles
- Lonorore to Sara - VU 27 miles
- Sara to Lonorore - VU 27 miles
What are the biggest airports in Vanuatu?
In Vanuatu, there are no major airports, but 2 medium-sized airports exist, which are:
- VLI (Bauerfield International) - Port Vila
- SON (Santo-Pekoa International) - Luganville
How many airports are there in Vanuatu?
As of today, there are 15 airports in Vanuatu (that handle scheduled passenger flights).
What are popular airports with direct flights from Vanuatu?
Popular airports with direct flights from 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 destinations in Oceania for flights from Vanuatu?
Top international destinations in Oceania with direct flight from Vanuatu include:
-  Brisbane (BNE)

-  Nadi (NAN)

-  Sydney (SYD)

Are all airports in Vanuatu operating year-round?
All 15 airports in Vanuatu operate year-round.
For a clearer overview adjusted to your travel dates, we recommend using the date filter on the map to refine your options!
What are the most popular flights from Vanuatu?
Domestic:
- Luganville to Port Vila
- Port Vila to Luganville
- Port Vila to Tanna
- Tanna to Port Vila
- Norsup to Port Vila
- Port Vila to Norsup
- Lonorore to Port Vila
- Longana to Port Vila
- Port Vila to Lonorore
- Port Vila to Longana
- Luganville to Sola
- Lamen Bay to Port Vila
- Craig Cove to Port Vila
- Luganville to Norsup
- Sola to Luganville
- Norsup to Luganville
- Port Vila to Lamen Bay
- Luganville to Gaua
- Port Vila to Craig Cove
- Luganville to Longana
International:
Which airports in Vanuatu handle domestic flights only?
In Vanuatu, 13 airports serve exclusively domestic flights, which are listed here:
- Norsup
- Tanna
- Lonorore
- Longana
- Sola
- Gaua
- Walaha
- Lamap
- Lamen Bay
- Craig Cove
- Sara
- Mota Lava
- Maewo






















