Airport
Valesdir Airport (VLS)
Valesdir Airport (VLS) is a small domestic airstrip serving Epi Island in Vanuatu, connecting the island to Port Vila and nearby islands. Travelers can continue by local road transport to Valesdir village, coastal guesthouses and other destinations around Epi Island.
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About Valesdir Airport
Valesdir Airport is a small domestic airport on Epi Island, one of Vanuatu's central islands in Shefa Province. It serves the village of Valesdir and surrounding communities, with Air Vanuatu flights linking the island to Port Vila and other nearby islands.
The airstrip has a single grass runway of about 800 metres, suitable for small aircraft such as the Twin Otter used on domestic routes. It is a simple, open-air facility with one compact terminal building handling check-in and arrivals.
Located on the southwest coast of Epi, the airport is close to Valesdir village and coastal accommodations. Onward travel is usually by pre-arranged local road transport, as there is no regular public transport network at the airstrip.
Because road access to the capital is not possible, the airport is the practical gateway for travelers moving between Epi Island and Port Vila, roughly 105 km away by air, with a flight time of around 30 minutes.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Valesdir Airport has one small passenger terminal used for domestic flights. The compact building handles arrivals and departures for services connecting Epi Island with Port Vila and nearby islands.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Valesdir Airport
Transfers
Arrange local ground transfers from Valesdir Airport to Valesdir village, coastal guesthouses and other accommodations on Epi Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a local driver by the hour for flexible travel between the airstrip and villages, beaches, accommodations or other points on Epi Island.
Car Rental
Car hire is limited at this small airstrip; independent travel is best organized in advance through local guesthouses or drivers on Epi Island.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize small trucks, vans or shared vehicles for groups moving between Valesdir Airport and accommodations or event sites on Epi Island.
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