Flying from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport (VLI): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport (VLI).
Port Vila's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne. Bauerfield Airport is located in Port Vila.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to VLI.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to VLI departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Nadi International Airport (NAN)
Traveling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 15 miles in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 35 miles from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to VLI flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
Book a hotel near VLI if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport. Pick one of these options and call it a night faster:
Pick up a Bauerfield Airport rental car and explore Port Vila and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Hertz and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
$196 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport. Return flights start at $358. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to VLI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to VLI.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport (VLI). Visit Port Vila in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a Melbourne to VLI plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Port Vila to range from 77ºF to 84ºF.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport in August when temperatures are between 70ºF and 79ºF.
More about Port Vila
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Bauerfield Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Port Vila:
You'll find loads of things to do in Port Vila when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Sunset Beach Scenic Spot followed by Chief Roi Mata's Domain and The Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
Explore more of Vanuatu
You've done Port Vila, now it's time to discover other parts of Vanuatu. Travel around 170 miles north-west to Luganville to check off its top sights. From SS President Coolidge to South PacificWWII Museum and Magical Water Music Experience, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Next stop? Make your way to Loounapkiko. It's roughly 140 miles south-east of Port Vila and features highlights like Giant Banyan Tree.
