Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bauerfield Airport (VLI): what you need to know
Port Vila's timezone is UTC+11, making Port Vila five hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Your MAA to VLI flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Bauerfield Airport flight is ₹ 45,063. A return plane ticket is currently ₹ 100,022. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to VLI, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Bauerfield Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Bauerfield Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
Reserve a hotel near VLI if you have a late Chennai Airport to Bauerfield Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bauerfield Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Budget and chase adventure across Port Vila and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bauerfield Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Bauerfield Airport (VLI) to central Port Vila
From Bauerfield Airport, Port Vila is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
April is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Bauerfield Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Port Vila in February.
The warmest month in Port Vila is February, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Bauerfield Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to VLI in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Vanuatu
Port Vila is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Vanuatu just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Port Vila, a trip to Luganville will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like South PacificWWII Museum, SS President Coolidge and Magical Water Music Experience.
Any trip to Vanuatu wouldn't be complete without a stop in Port-Olry. Port Olry Beach Resort - Pey Seriniti Bungalows is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 322 kilometres north-west of Port Vila.
