Traveling to Vanuatu – How to Get to Aore Island & Lapita Beach
Travelling To Vanuatu
Flights
Traveling to Vanuatu – Getting to Santo & Aore Island
Reaching Aore Island is straightforward once you know the best routes. Most visitors aim for Santo (Espiritu Santo), then take a short boat ride across to Aore.
Flying to Santo (SON)
There are two direct international flights a week to Santo with Solomon Airlines, operating on Thursdays and Saturdays. These are the most convenient option if you want to arrive closest to Aore Island.
Flying via Port Vila
Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas all fly into Port Vila (VLI) daily from major Australian cities.
From Port Vila, Air Vanuatu operates 12 connecting domestic flights per week to Santo. The domestic flight takes about one hour.
Flights And Accommodation
In Vanuatu
Getting from Santo Airport to Aore Island
Once you land at Santo-Pekoa Airport (SON):
1. Take a short taxi (10–15 minutes) to the Luganville waterfront.
2. Cross the Segond Channel by boat to Aore Island (usually 5–10 minutes).
Transfers to Lapita Beach can be arranged in advance so the journey is simple and seamless.
Summary – Easiest Ways to Reach Aore Island
• Best direct option: Solomon Airlines to Santo (Thursdays & Saturdays)
• Most frequent option: Fly daily into Port Vila, then connect with Air Vanuatu to Santo (12 flights per week)
• Short taxi + boat transfer from Santo airport to Aore Island
Need help planning your trip to Lapita Beach?
Website: www.lapitabeach.com
WhatsApp: +678 598 0005
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