Q: Can I fly back to Australia from Vanuatu?

Returning to Australia from Vanuatu COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Vanuatu are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Vanuatu are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Vanuatu?

May is currently the cheapest month to fly to Vanuatu . At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Vanuatu?

Accepted Answer

Consider which islands you want to visit and what you want to do when booking your cheap flights to Vanuatu. For hiking, June to August are the best months, while late October is a great time to book flights to Vanuatu as it is outside of school holidays and pre-wet season. Pentecost Island is best visited between April and June if you wish to see the locals practise Naghol (land diving). On Tanna, the Toka (the clan dance) is held between August and November.

Question 2

Which day is cheapest to fly to Vanuatu?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest day to fly to Vanuatu is usually Sunday. At the moment, Thursday is the most expensive.

Question 3

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Vanuatu?

Accepted Answer

Vanuatu flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the evening. Booking a flight in the afternoon will likely mean higher prices.

Question 4

Can I fly back to Australia from Vanuatu?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Australia from Vanuatu

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Vanuatu are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Vanuatu are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.

Question 5

Can I fly to Vanuatu from Australia right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from Australia to Vanuatu

Most visitors from Australia will not be allowed to enter Vanuatu.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Vanuatu.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering Vanuatu.

Documents
Pre-Registration Form - This registration is to be completed by all people wanting to travel to Vanuatu.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to Vanuatu?

Accepted Answer

May is currently the cheapest month to fly to Vanuatu. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 7

When is the best time to fly to Vanuatu?

Accepted Answer

Vanuatu is an archipelago of 83 islands, stretching some 1,300 kilometres north to south, between Fiji and New Caledonia. Each island has its own unique culture and, like the weather, the welcome is always warm.

Peak season

Peak season is during the cooler winter months (April to September) and when most visitors arrive on cheap flights to Vanuatu. But don’t worry the weather will still be warm, with temps averaging 23C, and you’re able to swim all year round. Vanuatu is a popular getaway destination for Australian families, especially for school holidays, so expect flight tickets to be more expensive during April, July and September and the beginning of October.

The three most popular regions when searching for cheap flights to Vanuatu are: Port Vila, Espiritu Santo and smaller Tanna Island, which can be accessed by inter-island flight or boat cruise. Vanuatu really does offer something for everyone, whether you’re into active sports such as scuba diving or bungy jumping, or simply appreciating beautiful beaches, waterfalls and island culture.

Off Season

There are less tourists in the wet summer season (November to March) which means accommodation deals and cheap flights to Vanuatu. Average temps are around 28C in November / December and rise to 34C from January to March. High humidity and rain can make travelling unpleasant at this time, cyclones are also a possibility.

Question 8

When is the best time to book a flight to Vanuatu?

Accepted Answer

Consider which islands you want to visit and what you want to do when booking your cheap flights to Vanuatu. For hiking, June to August are the best months, while late October is a great time to book flights to Vanuatu as it is outside of school holidays and pre-wet season. Pentecost Island is best visited between April and June if you wish to see the locals practise Naghol (land diving). On Tanna, the Toka (the clan dance) is held between August and November.

Question 9

How long is the flight to Vanuatu?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Sydney to Vanuatu – 3 hrs 20 minsFlights from Brisbane to Vanuatu – 2 hrs 30 minsFlights from Melbourne to Vanuatu – 3 hrs 20 minsFlights from Adelaide to Vanuatu – 4 hrs 20 minsFlights from Perth to Vanuatu – 6 hrs 45 mins

Question 10

Which airlines operate flights to Vanuatu?

Accepted Answer

The main airlines that operate flights to Vanuatu from Australia are: Air Vanuatu, Virgin Australia and Qantas. Air Vanuatu operates direct international flights to Port Vila from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane &#8211; from Brisbane you can also fly directly to Espiritu Santo. Virgin Australia has cheap flights to Vanuatu and flies a few times a week to Port Vila. Upon reaching Port Vila there are many domestic flights to reach other islands.

Question 11

How to get from Vanuatu airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

Vanuatu has three international airports: Bauerfield Airport on Port Vila; Pekoa Airport on Espiritu Santo and Whitegrass Airport on Tanna Island. When you’ve landed at Port Vila you can catch a minibus into town, the journey will take around 10 minutes, or get picked up by hotel transfer. It is a similar set up in Santo and Tanna Island, with buses and taxis on hand, or hotel pick up service.

Popular in	June	High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Cheapest in	August	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	$590	Average for return flights in August 2022
Return from	$510	From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Port Vila Bauerfield
One-way from	$286	One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Vanuatu

Cheap flights to Vanuatu

Flights to Vanuatu in 2022

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