Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Port Vila Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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they had the band playing in the arrivals hall whilst you were waiting for immigration/customs. – simmoni
VLI Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Port Vila’s Bauerfield International Airport.
What to Expect
Port Vila Airport (code: VLI) has two small terminals, international and domestic, that serve South Pacific routes. Facilities are limited to a few cafes. WiFi may be free in designated areas. Otherwise, you can access WiFi inside the airport lounge, which economy class passengers can pay to enter.
Sleeping in Port Vila Airport
The airport seems to close nightly, so have a backup plan if you’re camping out. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Port Vila Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
While it appears that this airport closes for several hours at night, as of this update, we could not confirm the airport’s hours of operation. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Port Vila Airport:
- Port Vila Airport Hotel » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Port Vila, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program (i.e. Priority Pass). Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Harry Bauer Club Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Port Vila Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Flight Cafe (International Terminal) and Island Spirit Cafe (Domestic Terminal).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage Storage is available for VT 200 per item.
Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Unity Airlines offers WiFi in the Domestic Terminal.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Currency Exchange – Available.
Information Desk – An Arrivals Information Booth is available, and the airport is staffed with customer service officers to assist you.
Observation Area – Relax and watch planes taking off and landing from the vantage point of the airport’s observation deck. Location: International Terminal, on the upper floor.
SIM Cards – A reader says, “In both international and domestic terminals, you can find Vodafone and Digicel booths to buy SIM cards. ” (October 2023)
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels that provide an airport shuttle.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Fixed-rate taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. When travelling to the airport from the city center, you may have to negotiate your fare before boarding your taxi.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.