How to find cheap flights to Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
Currently, RM1,419 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Bauerfield Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to VLI for RM3,916.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to VLI goes up or down.
To pick up cheap tickets to Port Vila, where Bauerfield Airport is located, book five months before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Port Vila by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to browse prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
If there's no rush to get to Port Vila, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Bauerfield Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Port Vila
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Port Vila is typically October.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to VLI that fits your plans and budget.
If you want to experience Port Vila at its busiest, book your flights to VLI for June. Travelling during peak periods usually means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Port Vila are generally less expensive.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Port Vila is warmest in February, with averages of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
August brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 21ºC (70ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
July is your safest bet for clearer skies. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Port Vila.
March brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Bauerfield Airport (VLI): What you need to know
Travel to Port Vila in a single journey. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Bauerfield Airport:
Consider booking your VLI plane ticket with Qantas. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 80% of flights into this airport arriving when expected.
The timezone at VLI is UTC+11.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to VLI. Book a room at any of these hotels close to Bauerfield Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
You can pick up a car hire in VLI with popular suppliers such as Europcar, Hertz and Budget. Grab the keys and get ready to discover Port Vila and beyond.
Bauerfield Airport has an on-time rating of 66%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Bauerfield Airport is located in Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu.
Getting to central Port Vila from Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
The distance from VLI to central Port Vila is about 6 kilometres.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to VLI, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.
Port Vila makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Port Vila highlights
These popular attractions should be high on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Port Vila:
Sunset Beach Scenic Spot: Located around 5 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
The Vanuatu Cultural Centre: Hit up this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Port Vila experience.
How to get to Rive Yan from Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
VLI serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Rive Yan, which is around 18 kilometres away. The most convenient way into the centre will come down to when you're travelling, so check your options first.
Travelling from Bauerfield Airport (VLI) to Port-Havannah
Port-Havannah is another city that you can easily get to from Bauerfield Airport. It's around 16 kilometres away.
Explore more of Vanuatu
Vanuatu has plenty more waiting for you. Keep going to Luganville, located around 274 kilometres north-west of Port Vila. SS President Coolidge, South PacificWWII Museum and Magical Water Music Experience should be on your to-do list.