What is the cost of travelling in Vanuatu?

Item Cape Town Johannesburg Port Vila Meal, inexpensive restaurant R 90 R 100 R 126 Domestic beer (0.5 litre draught) R 22 R 25 R 42 Cappuccino R 19 R 20 R 43 Taxi 1km (normal tariff) R 10 R 12 R 15 Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) R 38 R 38 R 110

Cheap Flights To Vanuatu: Compare All Flights

Popular flights to Vanuatu

Prices observed in the past 7 days start from N/A one-way and R27559 round trip. Fares and availability may change at any time, and additional terms may apply.

Qatar Airways

18 Sep - 27 Sep

CPT

Cape Town

Round-Trip

VLI

Port Vila

R33099

Etihad Airways

10 Dec - 07 Jan

JNB

Johannesburg

Round-Trip

VLI

Port Vila

R27559

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Why visit Vanuatu

Wonderful Adventures

Discover the diving sites near the huge President Coolidge cruise liner, explore underwater caverns, such as the Blue Cave near Tanna Island, or go on off-road adventures in the wilderness.

Deserted Beaches

Explore the remote islands around Vanuatu. These locations boast untouched nature and secluded beaches. The most popular islands are Pentecost, Abrym, and Malekula.

An Active Volcano

One of Vanuatu’s top attractions, Mount Yasur offers you the incredible opportunity to look down into its heart, by air in a helicopter, or atop the summit (where you can feel earth move!).

Vanuatu: A thrilling island adventure with rich history, natural beauty and an active volcano!

Situated in the South Pacific is the nation of Vanuatu. Consisting of approximately 80 islands, it is home to more than 270,000 people. Vanuatu offers you an adventure in the South Pacific, with its ancient culture, secluded beaches and an active volcano! The leading attractions are Millenium Cave (Luganville), Mount Yasur (Tanna Island) and Mele Cascades (Port Vila).

Get ready to explore this amazing destination, because cheap flights to Vanuatu are now available for a limited time! Vanuatu’s hub airport is Bauerfield International Airport (VLI), which is a 15-minute drive from the city centre of Port Vila. VLI serves Virgin Australia, Air Vanuatu, and Fiji Airways. Popular connecting flights departing from Johannesburg and Cape Town are available. The flight duration from Johannesburg to Port Vila is approximately 19 hours, 40 minutes.

General Information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

Country

Currency

Vanuatu

Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)

LANGUAGE

Exchange Rate

French / Bislama / English

1 ZAR = 7.298 VUV

AIRLINE

TIME ZONE

Air Vanuatu

GMT +11

HUB AIRPORT

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)

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Frequently asked questions

Overview

Get ready for an amazing holiday experience in Vanuatu. This collection of approximately 80 islands is home to an incredible collection of beaches, scuba diving opportunities, underwater caverns and shipwrecks!

Vanuatu has an incredibly long history, with pottery shards discovered that date back between 1100-1300 BC! In the capital, Port Vila, visit the Vanuatu National Museum. If you’re in Luganville, make sure to experience wonderful diving opportunities at the tremendous shipwrecked SS President Coolidge cruise liner. Another historic site is Chief Roi Mata’s Domain.

From Port Vila, take a thrilling tour to the active volcano, Mount Yasur. It’s an especially arresting sight at night, due to the natural fireworks, courtesy of the glow the volcano emits. This makes Mount Yasur a natural lighthouse for ships at sea!

Among the 80 islands of Vanuatu, there are the remote ones, such as Pentecost, Ambryn and Malekular. Experience a more traditional lifestyle with the island-hopping experience these locations offer. Meet the tribal inhabitants, explore beautiful forests, or walk along serene beaches.

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Best time to visit Vanuatu

Vanuatu gets the best weather conditions between April and October, when rainfall is at its lowest and temperatures during the evening are mild. This is also the time when the number of tourists visiting the country increases. This furthermore results in higher hotel rates. The wettest part of the year (November – March) brings fewer tourists, guaranteeing better hotel deals. Book cheap flights to Vanuatu during this time to experience this destination at your own pace.

Visa & Customs

South African passport owners can travel to Vanuatu without a visa for up to 30 days. You will need a passport valid for six months after your arrival date with 2-3 blank pages for entry stamps.

For more information, contact the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Vanuatu in Cape Town.

Address: Grosvenor Court 1, High Level Road 78, Green Point, 8002

Phone number: 27 21 4346570

Email: Christian@brendel.co.za

Health & Safety

Make sure to visit a doctor to get all the routine vaccinations four to six weeks before you leave South Africa. Depending on your plans for your time in Vanuatu, you may additionally need vaccinations for hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B and malaria.

Take special care at night, especially in Port Vila. Avoid the back streets of Port Vila and Luganville. In the rural areas, women should take care to never wander around alone, as there have been reports of sexual assault.

Should you go swimming or snorkelling, take care to watch out for aquatic animals, some of which are poisonous. The most dangerous of these is the stonefish.

At Mount Yasur, should you be on foot, follow the advice given by the guides to ensure your safety, as the volcano has been known to emit projectiles of debris and lava.