Options from Port Vila usually include taxis and ride-hailing apps, and at many airports also buses or trains. Check the official airport website for current routes and timetables, and allow extra time for traffic.

Where is Bauerfield International Airport?

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) serves Port Vila. Check the distance and journey time from your hotel or home before you set off, especially at peak hours.

Which terminal do I use at Bauerfield International Airport?

Your terminal depends on your airline and, at some airports, on whether you fly domestic or international. Check the terminal on your e-ticket and confirm it with your airline on the day you fly, because terminal assignments can change.

How can I see the flight schedule from Bauerfield International Airport?

The schedule on this page shows upcoming flights from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) by date, with the airline, departure time and destination. Search your route on Traveloka to see every available flight and fare for your date.

How early should I arrive at Bauerfield International Airport?

Follow the check-in deadline in your booking. As a guide, many airlines advise arriving about two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight, with more time at busy periods.

How do I check if my flight from Bauerfield International Airport is on time?

Use the Traveloka flight status page with your flight number, or check your airline app and the departure screens at Bauerfield International Airport. Check again before you leave for the airport, as times can change.

What is the airport code of Bauerfield International Airport?

The IATA code of Bauerfield International Airport is VLI. You will see VLI on your e-ticket, boarding pass and bag tag, and you can type it into the flight search to find flights from this airport.

How do I book a flight from Bauerfield International Airport on Traveloka?

Enter VLI as your departure airport, pick your destination and travel date, then compare airlines, times and fares. Review the baggage allowance and refund conditions before you pay. Your e-ticket is sent to your email once the booking is confirmed.

How much baggage can I take on a flight from Bauerfield International Airport?

Your baggage allowance is set by your airline and fare type, and it is shown in your booking details. Security rules for liquids and banned items are set by the authorities in Vanuatu, so check both before you pack.

What documents do I need to fly from Bauerfield International Airport?

For a domestic flight, bring an ID your airline accepts. For an international flight, bring your passport and any visa or entry document your destination requires. The name on your booking must match your ID exactly.

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is Vanuatu's main gateway, located just outside Port Vila on the island of Efate. Compare airlines and set a Price Alert before you book.

Overview

Built in 1942 as a US Navy airbase during WWII, Bauerfield now serves as Vanuatu's principal international and domestic hub. It's about 6km from Port Vila's CBD, and its runway is long enough to take wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A330.

Where VLI connects to

International routes link Port Vila to Brisbane and Nadi (Fiji), plus connections to New Caledonia, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Domestically, Luganville (Espiritu Santo) is the busiest route out of Bauerfield.

Airlines serving VLI

Fiji Airways — Nadi
Aircalin — Nouméa
Air Caledonie — regional New Caledonia links
Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar — Australia
Solomon Airlines — Honiara
Air Niugini — Papua New Guinea
Air Vanuatu — domestic services, rebuilding its network after a 2024 restructuring; check current schedules before booking