Cheap Flights to Vanuatu

Discover Vanuatu

Cheap Flights to Vanuatu

Vanuatu is an archipelago of more than 80 tropical islands, each with thousands of years of indigenous culture to appreciate in addition to its extensive natural beauty. The stunning Blue Lagoon swimming hole on the island of Efate has rope swings for the plunge into the warm turquoise water while diving beneath the waves to explore the wreckage of the SS President Coolidge is a great way to enjoy the excellent scuba opportunities. Port Vila is the capital city and destination of flights to Vanuatu via Bauerfield International Airport (VLI), located on the island of Efate.

Flights to Vanuatu

There is one terminal at Bauerfield International Airport (VLI), servicing both domestic and international flights to Vanuatu. Facilities include currency exchange, cafes, duty-free shopping and free Wi-Fi. Rental cars are available, as are mini-buses and airport shuttles care of hotels, but taxis are the easiest way to get from the airport to Port Vila, with the 5-mile journey costing around $15 and lasting 10 minutes.

Attractions in Vanuatu

The island of Tanna has an active volcano, Mount Yasur, which erupts several times per day. There is a rating system that monitors the level of safety; on Level 0-1 days, visitors are allowed access to the volcanic crater. The crater is closed on Level 2-4 days, but eruptions can still be seen from a safe distance. Cheap flights to Vanuatu can include inter-island air travel as well so that visitors can explore a greater range of islands.

Near the waterfront in Port Vila, there are often daily markets with islanders selling handicrafts and local fruits. Boating trips and water sports are an enjoyable pastime, and while the beaches are quite rocky with coral in Port Vila, Eton Beach is a wonderful sandy shoreline for sunbathing just 40 minutes up the coast from the city.

Travel Tips for Vanuatu

Vanuatu's climate is considered tropical. From January to April, Vanuatu experiences the heaviest part of its rainy season, with temperatures also at their lowest level, ranging in the 70s. The summer season sees temperatures rise to the 80s with less rainfall.

The three-day Magic Festival at the end of June celebrates Ambrym Island shamanic traditions, including sorcery, dancing and the summoning of spirits. Traditional skills like catching fish by hand and methods for planting native fruits and vegetables are also demonstrated. The Fanla North Ambrym Arts Festival is held in July and highlights native dancing, handicrafts and other traditional arts. Visitors may be able to coordinate cheap flights to Vanuatu to correspond with the dates of the festivals they would like to attend in order to enrich their experience of the islands.

Tropical fruits like papaya and coconut, starchy tubers like taro and kasava and an abundance of seafood all play a part in Vanuatu's cuisine. The most traditional dish is lap-lap, which consists of a mixture of ingredients like yams, coconut cream and chicken baked in banana leaves. Fruits like pineapple and mango find their way into refreshing fruit juices, and kava is considered the national drink. A meal of several courses for two people will cost around $75 in a mid-range restaurant.