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How to get fromPort Vila to Papeeteby plane or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Vila to Papeete by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane VLI - PPT
    12h 2m
    $1,005–3,605

  2. Fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane VLI - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    20h 3m
    $874–3,015

Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$999Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,460.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Port Vila, Vanuatu and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Solomon, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) twice a week.

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