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There are 3 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Vanuatu by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)plane plane PPP - VLI
    19h 15m
    $531–1,841

  2. Bus to Mackay, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)plane plane MKY - VLI
    10h 50m
    $375–1,047

  3. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)plane plane HTI - VLI
    20h 12m
    $529–1,726

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration20h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$507Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,144.8 km
  • Duration: 19h 15m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Vanuatu?

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) twice daily.

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