Bauerfield International Airport to Port Vila
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Bauerfield International Airport sits about 6 km from Port Vila. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resort shuttle Cheapest Most Port Vila resorts include an airport transfer. Confirm it when you book rather than assuming. |
Often included | 10-25 min | Timed to flights | Direct |
| Local minibus Flag down a minibus with a red B number plate and tell the driver your destination. Cheap but not direct. |
~$3 | 15-30 min | Frequent | Indirect |
| Airport taxi Fastest Around VT 1,500-2,000 to central Port Vila. Agree the fare before you get in. |
~$22 | 10-15 min | On demand | Door to door |
Prices are indicative, shown in AUD and refreshed from provider APIs where available. Always confirm the final price on the provider's site - it is the price that applies. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never changes what you pay. Partners are listed before providers who pay us nothing, as our terms set out; sorting by price ignores all of that and orders on the number alone. How we make money.
Cheapest option: Resort shuttle at around $0. Fastest: Airport taxi.
Other airports in Vanuatu
Santo-Pekoa International Airport, Luganville - 5 km from the centre
Whitegrass Airport, Tanna - 20 km from the centre
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How these comparisons are made
Routes, operators, journey times and fares come from the operators' own published timetables and pricing, compared in AUD. Public transport options are listed alongside bookable transfers because the train is often the honest answer - and where a booking platform is listed, it's one Jamie has personally booked through. Read the full editorial policy.
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