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Is a 45 min layover in Port-vila long enough?

VLI · Port Vila Bauerfield · Port-vila, Vanuatu
Probably Enough

Yes, 45 minutes is probably enough for a layover at VLI (Port-vila).

Meets the domestic-to-domestic MCT comfortably given the terminal's small size.
Quick Stats
Concourses
1
Max Transit
10m
Avg. Security
10m
Primary Hub
Air Vanuatu
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
tight
Domestic → International
60min
✗
International → Domestic
75min
✗
International → International
90min
✗
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Tips for 45 min Connections
Since Air Vanuatu is the main hub carrier, check whether your connecting itinerary is on a single ticket, as this can smooth immigration and baggage handling.
If arriving internationally and connecting domestically, budget extra time for manual immigration and customs processing, which can be slow during multiple simultaneous arrivals.
There is minimal signage or automated processing, so ask ground staff directly for guidance to your next gate or check-in desk.
Food and lounge options are very limited, so plan snacks or meals before arrival if you have a long layover.
Flight schedules are infrequent, so missing a connection here can mean a wait of many hours or even until the next day.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
There is only one terminal building, with domestic and international check-in counters and a single shared departure lounge area. Passengers connecting between international and domestic flights must exit through arrivals, clear customs/immigration if arriving internationally, then re-check-in and pass through a single security screening point for departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI)?

Meets the domestic-to-domestic MCT comfortably given the terminal's small size.

What is the minimum connection time at VLI?

Minimum connection times at Port Vila Bauerfield: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 90 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 45 minutes connection at VLI on an international flight?

45 minutes is below the 90-minute international MCT at Port Vila Bauerfield. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. There is only one terminal building, with domestic and international check-in counters and a single shared departure lounge area. Passengers connecting between international and domestic flights must exit through arrivals, clear customs/immigration if arriving internationally, then re-check-in and pass through a single security screening point for departure.

What happens if I miss my connection at VLI?

If you miss a connection, go directly to the Air Vanuatu or relevant airline counter in the terminal, as there are no separate transfer desks; expect long waits given limited daily flight frequency to most destinations.

Other Layover Durations at VLI
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