Airport
North West Santo Airport (OLJ)
A small domestic gateway serving Olpoi and the northwest coast of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. Travelers can continue by road to the island's main town of Luganville, the coastal village of Port Olry, and other destinations across Espiritu Santo.
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About North West Santo Airport
North West Santo Airport is a small domestic airport serving Olpoi, a village on the northwest coast of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu's Sanma province. It provides air links for local residents and travelers heading to this remote part of the island.
The airport has a single grass runway and a basic terminal used for domestic operations. Scheduled service is limited, and flying conditions favor daylight operations; facilities on site are minimal.
Located about 95 km from Luganville, the main town on Espiritu Santo, the airport is reached mainly by road. The journey between the airport and Luganville typically takes around three hours, with connections also available to coastal villages such as Port Olry.
For travelers, the airport acts as a gateway to northwest Santo's coast, forests and rural communities. Because amenities are limited, visitors usually arrange transport and supplies in advance.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
North West Santo Airport operates as a small domestic airstrip with a single basic terminal building serving all arriving and departing passengers. All operations are domestic, with no separate international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from North West Santo Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from North West Santo Airport to Olpoi village, coastal settlements, Port Olry and the island's main town of Luganville.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a pre-booked chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airstrip around northwest Espiritu Santo and onward to Luganville.
Car Rental
Organize a rental car for collection in Luganville for independent travel around Espiritu Santo after arriving at North West Santo Airport.
Bus & Group Transfers
Arrange minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between North West Santo Airport, villages, accommodation and other locations on Espiritu Santo.
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