Air Vanuatu NF

Vanuatu ICAO AVN Callsign AIR VAN Budget carrier Active
Routes
92
Destinations
30
Hubs
6
Status
Active

About Air Vanuatu (NF)

Air Vanuatu is a mid-sized regional carrier based in Vanuatu. It operates as a low-cost carrier and is currently listed as active in our reference data. Across its scheduled network, Air Vanuatu serves roughly 30 direct destinations from 6 primary airport(s), totalling around 92 documented route pairings. a focused carrier with a meaningful regional schedule. The carrier’s ATC callsign is AIR VAN.

Fare structure & what's included

As a low-cost carrier, Air Vanuatu typically advertises a stripped-down base fare. Cabin bag in the overhead bin, checked bags, seat selection, priority boarding, and on-board food are usually charged separately. The total ‘door-to-door’ cost can still be lower than a legacy economy ticket if you travel light, but it pays to price the bundle, not the headline. Always pay for bags online; airport prices are dramatically higher.

Hubs & main bases

The airline's primary operational bases include the airports listed below. Bookings that originate from a hub almost always have more frequency, more competitive pricing, and better recovery options if a flight is cancelled. If you are connecting through a hub, allow at least the airline's published minimum connection time plus 30 minutes during winter or in known-bad-weather seasons.

Booking & check-in tips

  • Book directly on the airline website. Third-party agencies often charge service fees and complicate any future change request.
  • Check in online the moment check-in opens (most carriers open 24–48 hours before departure). Late check-ins are first to be denied boarding when a flight is oversold.
  • Pre-pay any bags or seat selection at booking, not at the airport. Gate fees are punitive.
  • Sign up for the loyalty programme even for a single trip. Many carriers waive change fees or offer faster rebooking for members.

Operational notes

This profile is generated from open route data and is intended as a quick reference for budget travellers researching itineraries. Schedules, equipment, and even airline status can change between seasons; cross-check the live timetable on the carrier's own site before purchase. If a route appears here that the carrier no longer operates, treat it as historical signal. Many of the most affordable secondary routes are seasonal.

Hub airports

Top destinations served

CodeAirportCityCountry
VLI Bauerfield International Airport Port-vila Vanuatu
SON Santo Pekoa International Airport Santo Vanuatu
TAH Tanna Airport Tanna Vanuatu
NUS Norsup Airport Norsup Vanuatu
CCV Craig Cove Airport Craig Cove Vanuatu
IPA Ipota Airport Ipota Vanuatu
LNE Lonorore Airport Lonorore Vanuatu
SLH Sola Airport Sola Vanuatu
TOH Torres Airstrip Loh/Linua Vanuatu
ZGU Gaua Island Airport Gaua Island Vanuatu
MTV Mota Lava Airport Ablow Vanuatu
FTA Futuna Airport Futuna Island Vanuatu
LNB Lamen Bay Airport Lamen Bay Vanuatu
ULB Uléi Airport Ambryn Island Vanuatu
AWD Aniwa Airport Aniwa Vanuatu
DLY Dillon's Bay Airport Dillon's Bay Vanuatu
LOD Longana Airport Longana Vanuatu
LPM Lamap Airport Lamap Vanuatu
SWJ Southwest Bay Airport Malekula Island Vanuatu
BNE Brisbane International Airport Brisbane Australia
PBJ Tavie Airport Paama Island Vanuatu
MWF Maewo-Naone Airport Maewo Island Vanuatu
SSR Sara Airport Pentecost Island Vanuatu
WLH Walaha Airport Walaha Vanuatu
AUY Aneityum Airport Anelghowhat Vanuatu
AKL Auckland International Airport Auckland New Zealand
EAE Siwo Airport Sangafa Vanuatu
HIR Honiara International Airport Honiara Solomon Islands
NOU La Tontouta International Airport Noumea New Caledonia
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Sydney Australia

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