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Air Vanuatu Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Air Vanuatu (NF) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: NFFounded 1981HQ: Bladiniere Estates, Port Vila, Vanuatu
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About Air Vanuatu

Explore the latest Air Vanuatu (NF) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Air Vanuatu was founded in 1981. The company is headquartered at Air Vanuatu House Port Vila, Vanuatu. Bauerfield International Airport is the airline's main hub. Air Vanuatu operates domestic passenger services and scheduled international flights to Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific airports. In total, the airline serves 37 routes. The company's fleet consists of six aircraft. In addition, the company provides a frequent-flyer program - Qantas Frequent Flyer.

Airline codeNF
Main hubSON
Alliance-
Destinations12
Countries1
Fleet3
Updated: October 2026

Popular Air Vanuatu routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
VLI to WLHPort Vila to Walaha1h 25m0NONSTOP
VLI to LODPort Vila to Longana1h 20m0NONSTOP
VLI to SSRPort Vila to Pentecost Island1h 15m0NONSTOP
VLI to LNEPort Vila to Lonorore1h 0m0NONSTOP
VLI to NUSPort Vila to Norsup1h 0m0NONSTOP

Air Vanuatu hubs and focus cities

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12 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Port Vila

1–10 of 20
RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
VLI to WLHPort Vila to Walaha1h 25m0NONSTOP
WLH to VLIWalaha to Port Vila1h 25m0NONSTOP
LOD to VLILongana to Port Vila1h 20m0NONSTOP
VLI to LODPort Vila to Longana1h 20m0NONSTOP
SSR to VLIPentecost Island to Port Vila1h 15m0NONSTOP
VLI to SSRPort Vila to Pentecost Island1h 15m0NONSTOP
LNE to VLILonorore to Port Vila1h 0m0NONSTOP
NUS to VLINorsup to Port Vila1h 0m0NONSTOP
VLI to LNEPort Vila to Lonorore1h 0m0NONSTOP
VLI to NUSPort Vila to Norsup1h 0m0NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyATR 72-60074 cm46 cm5 cm

Air Vanuatu baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

The airline allows passengers to take one piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 7 kg and with luggage dimensions of 45 cm x 33 cm x 20 cm. Passengers are allowed 30 kg in business class and 20 kg in economy class. Any baggage exceeding the check-in baggage allowance will be charged per kg.

Air Vanuatu Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

All international routes between Vanuatu and New Zealand, Australia are allowed with pets. On domestic flights, the airline only allows pets on ATR72-500 aircraft. Implemented chips and pet passports are required. In many countries, medical documents are required.

Flying with pets on Air Vanuatu

Infants

Infants are defined as children under two years of age. Infants may fly on the lap of an accompanying adult without a seat on the airplane. If you wish, you can buy a seat on the plane for an infant at the infant fare. If one adult is traveling with two infants, you must purchase a child ticket for one or more infants added.

Air Vanuatu Infants policy

Check in rules

Registration can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends three hours before departure. Check-in desks open three hours before departure and close 60 minutes before departure.

Air Vanuatu Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 11 are considered unaccompanied minors, and a special service for unaccompanied minors is available, for which a special fee is charged. In addition, for children over the age of 12 years, an escort service for minors can be requested.

Unaccompanied minors in Air Vanuatu

On-time performance

84.3%On-time arrivals
8.4 minAverage delay
99.48%Completion rate
0.52%Cancellation rate

Air Vanuatu FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Air Vanuatu.

Can I use an unpaid Air Vanuatu booking made before liquidator appointment?

No. It was cancelled; make a new booking. This is not a rule for new orders.

Are Air Vanuatu paid pre-liquidator tickets honoured or refunded?

The FAQ says old domestic and international tickets are not honoured and pre-liquidator cancelled services are currently not refunded. New tickets are a separate case.

What documents are needed for an Air Vanuatu missing-bag report?

Ticket, boarding pass and bag tags.

When must I reach the gate after Air Vanuatu domestic online check-in without bags?

Proceed directly to the gate at least 45 minutes ahead.

What current domestic cabin weight applies on Air Vanuatu?

5 kg.

What current domestic checked allowances apply to Air Vanuatu adults and children?

10 kg each.

Does Air Vanuatu guarantee checked bags on the same flight?

No. Safety, weight or operational restrictions may require another flight.

Should I check essential medication on Air Vanuatu?

No. Keep it in cabin baggage.

Does Air Vanuatu provide bassinets on its own flights?

No. They are unavailable.

Can I book Air Vanuatu unaccompanied travel for ages 5–11 online?

No. Apply through an Air Vanuatu sales office or travel agent.