Port Vila Airport Guide

Bauerfield Airport
Port Vila

The airport is open from 7:00am - 6:00pm. 

We recommend you are checked in with bags dropped at least 90 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

If you are travelling in a large group or require additional assistance, we recommend that you are checked in at least 120 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

Check-in will close 60 minutes before departure and you will not be able to check your bags after this time.

When planning your arrival at the airport, please ensure you allow enough time to check in, make your way through security and to the boarding gate. Failure to adhere to check-in times may result in you missing your flight and forfeiting the fare paid. 

Baggage carousels are located in the arrivals hall. Information monitors display flight carousel numbers for baggage collection points.

Baggage Services is located in the arrivals hall, ground floor.

$2800VUV for all passengers 12 years of age and over. This fee is incorporated into your ticket price at the time of booking.

Buses available night and day, and though there is no public transport as such, there are a number of privately owned mini buses which operate throughout Port Vila and to the airport. Most resorts and hotels also provide their guests with transfers.

Car hire desks located inside the terminal. Pre-book your rental and save.

Toilets are located throughout the airport, disabled toilet facilities are also available.

Located at the airport.

Guests requiring assistance can be escorted to and from departure/arrival gates. Ask a team member for assistance.

Virgin Australia does not have a Lounge or hold agreements with any third-party Lounge operators in Port Vila.