Meeting someone at Port Vila Airport.
Bauerfield International Airport (VLI · NVVV), Shefa, Vanuatu. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Port Vila Airport
Make a sign for VLI Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Bauerfield International Airport is one of Port Vila's main airports and may have more than one terminal. Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app before you set off, and put it in your Greet.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at VLI, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Vanuatu are usually much quicker.
Port Vila runs on Pacific/Efate time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of VLI: Tongoa TGH (93 km), Valesdir VLS (102 km), Lamen Bay LNB (125 km), Paama PBJ (141 km), Lamap LPM (147 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Port Vila?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like VLI usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at VLI?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at VLI right now?
Port Vila runs on Pacific/Efate time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at VLI without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
Airports near Port Vila
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