Non-stop flights to Port Vila (VLI)
Bauerfield International Airport is the largest airport in Vanuatu. It is Vanuatu's main international airport. In total there are 16 airports around the world that have direct flights to Port Vila, spread around 16 cities in 5 countries. Currently, there are 9 domestic flights to Port Vila.
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All direct flights to Port Vila Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Port Vila Best time to visit Port Vila Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 288 flights arriving at Port Vila Airport, which are 70 flights per week or 10 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Port Vila are routes from Brisbane (BNE) in Australia and Luganville (SON) in Vanuatu. These two routes together are operated 109 times this month, and make up for 38% of all monthly arrivals at Bauerfield International Airport.
The longest flight to Port Vila VLI is departing from Christchurch (CHC). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes and covers a distance of 1,797 miles (2,892 km).
List of all direct flights to Port Vila
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Port Vila, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Port Vila.
Airlines flying to Port Vila
Currently, there are 9 airlines that fly to Port Vila. Most flights to Port Vila are operated by Air Vanuatu, as they connect 9 airports to VLI. That’s around 3 times as much as Solomon Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Port Vila. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all VLI flights:
What is the best time to visit Port Vila?
🌴 Tropical
Port Vila is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Port Vila is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
Business class flights to Port Vila
There are 5 airports that have flights to Port Vila in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to VLI are listed below:
International flights to Port Vila
Flights from Australia to Port Vila
There are 2 airports in Australia that have non-stop flights to Port Vila.
From Brisbane, you can fly non-stop with Qantas (Oneworld) or Virgin Australia.
From Sydney, the only airline with direct flights is Jetstar.
All flights from Australia
Flights from Fiji to Port Vila
Nadi is the only city in Fiji with direct flights to Port Vila. From Nadi, direct flights are offered by Fiji Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Fiji
Flights from New Caledonia to Port Vila
In New Caledonia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Port Vila is Noumea. From Noumea, you can fly non-stop with Air Caledonie or Aircalin.
All flights from New Caledonia
Flights from New Zealand to Port Vila
If you are looking for a direct flight from New Zealand to Port Vila, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Auckland and Christchurch, you can fly with Solomon Airlines.
All flights from New Zealand
Flights from Solomon Islands to Port Vila
There is 1 airport in Solomon Islands that has a direct connection to Port Vila, which is Honiara. From Honiara, you can fly non-stop with Air Niugini or Solomon Airlines.
All flights from Solomon Islands
Domestic flights to Port Vila
Flights from Vanuatu to Port Vila
There are several airports within Vanuatu that have domestic flights to Port Vila (9 in total).
From Craig Cove, Lamap, Lamen Bay, Longana, Lonorore, Luganville, Norsup, Tanna and Walaha, all direct flights to Port Vila are operated by Air Vanuatu.
All flights from Vanuatu
Alternative airports near Port Vila
Flying to an alternative airport near Port Vila could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Port Vila (VLI) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Lamen Bay (LNB) and Lamap (LPM).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Port Vila?
There is 1 airport in Port Vila: Bauerfield International Airport (VLI).
What is the best airport to fly into Port Vila?
The most convenient airport to fly into Port Vila is Bauerfield International Airport (VLI).
How many airlines fly to Port Vila?
There are 9 airlines flying to Port Vila from 16 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Port Vila?
Air Vanuatu, Solomon Airlines and Air Niugini operate most flights to Port Vila. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Port Vila?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying to Port Vila.
How many nonstop flights are there to Port Vila?
There are roughly 288 flights arriving at Port Vila every month (or 70 flights each week), from a total of 16 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Port Vila Airport?
The official name of Port Vila Airport is Bauerfield International Airport.
What is the airport code of Port Vila Airport?
The airport code of Port Vila Airport is VLI.
What are the most popular flights to Port Vila?
Brisbane, Luganville and Nadi are the 3 most popular routes to Port Vila. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Port Vila, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Port Vila?
| Brisbane to Port Vila | 3h 10m |
| Luganville to Port Vila | 1h 10m |
| Nadi to Port Vila | 1h 30m |
| Norsup to Port Vila | 1h |
| Tanna to Port Vila | 40m |
