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How to get fromPort Vila to Lifou Islandby plane, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Vila to Lifou Island by plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to La Roche - Maré Island Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to La Roche - Maré Island Airport (MEE)plane plane VLI - MEE
    2. Take the ferry from Maré to Lifouferry ferry
    19h 37m
    $255–995

  2. Fly to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane VLI - NOU
    2. Drive from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) to Nouméacar car
    3. Take the ferry from Nouméa to Lifouferry ferry
    7h 43m

Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to La Roche - Maré Island Airport (MEE) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 37m

What companies run services between Port Vila, Vanuatu and Lifou Island, New Caledonia?

There is no direct connection from Port Vila to Lifou Island. However, you can take the taxi to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) airport, fly to La Roche - Maré Island Airport (MEE), drive to Maré, then take the ferry to Lifou. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) airport, fly to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU), drive to Nouméa, then take the ferry to Lifou.

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