Airport
Santo-Pekoa International Airport (SON)
Santo-Pekoa International Airport is the main gateway to Espiritu Santo and its main town, Luganville. Compare transfer options to Luganville, Champagne Beach, Port Olry and nearby resorts, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Santo-Pekoa International Airport
Santo-Pekoa International Airport is the main airport serving Luganville and Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu's largest island. Officially renamed Santo International Airport in 2021, it remains widely known by its Santo-Pekoa name and is the second largest airport in Vanuatu after Port Vila's Bauerfield International Airport.
Located a short drive east of Luganville, the airport handles domestic flights to Port Vila and smaller islands, as well as international services that have included Brisbane and Nouméa. Its single passenger terminal and 1,988-metre asphalt runway support aircraft such as the Boeing 737-800 and regional turboprops.
Ground transportation is simple: taxis, hotel transfers and local minibuses connect the airport with Luganville, the cruise pier and resorts across the island. Travel to the city centre typically takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
The airport offers modest but functional passenger facilities, including seating, refreshment options and customs and immigration services for international travellers. It serves as a practical gateway for visitors exploring Espiritu Santo's beaches, diving sites and World War II heritage.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Santo-Pekoa International Airport has a single passenger terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. International services have connected Espiritu Santo with Brisbane and Nouméa, while domestic flights link the airport with Port Vila and smaller islands.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Santo-Pekoa International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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