Getting Around Vanuatu

Air

Air Vanuatu (www.airvanuatu.com) operates domestic routes in Vanuatu. From Port Vila there are daily flights to the islands of Tanna and Espiritu Santo and less regular scheduled services to other islands within the archipelago. Unity Airlines (www.unity-airlines.com) offers charter flights.

Departure tax

A departure tax of VUV200 per adult must be paid in cash and in local currency for each leg of travel on domestic flights.

Road

Side of the road

Car Hire

Major car hire operators have offices in Port Vila. Cars, 4-wheel drive vehicles and jeeps are available.

Taxi

These are plentiful and are metered (costing around VUV100 per km) although a fixed rate can be agreed on.

Bike

Some resorts have pushbikes for guest use. Vanuatu Ecotours offers mountain bike tours. You can hire scooters from a company located near the markets.

Documentation

A current driving licence from your country is acceptable. Normally drivers need to be 25 years or over.

Urban travel

Local buses are plentiful (look for a ‘B’ on the number plate). They drop door-to-door so you may get a ‘scenic route’ depending on where other passengers are going. 

Rail

Water

Inter-island ferries operate very infrequently from Port Vila and this mode of travel is not recommended for visitors.