Travelling from London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI): What you need to know
Port Vila Bauerfield Airport is located in Port Vila. The city runs on the UTC+11 timezone and is 11 hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from London to VLI.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
68% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to VLI flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
70% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN reach their destination within the expected time frame 65% of the time.
About Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
Consider booking a hotel close to VLI if you're catching a late flight from London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Pick up a Port Vila Bauerfield Airport rental car and discover Port Vila and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Hertz and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport flight.
Getting from Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) to central Port Vila
From Port Vila Bauerfield Airport, central Port Vila is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
₹ 96,716 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 205,261. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to VLI. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. November is the quietest month to visit Port Vila. July is when most people book flights from London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Port Vila is February, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your London to VLI plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 26ºC.
More about Port Vila
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Port Vila right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Port Vila when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Sunset Beach Scenic Spot followed by Chief Roi Mata's Domain and Erakor Island.
Explore more of Vanuatu
Luganville is just one of the many cities in Vanuatu waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Port Vila. Around 274 kilometres away to the northwest, its best attractions include SS President Coolidge, Magical Water Music Experience and South PacificWWII Museum.
