Flights to VAI (VAI)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Vanimo Airport is an airport serving VAI, Papua New Guinea.

Right now there are 4 airports in 1 country connected to VAI, 4 of them domestic, with 2 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

VAI's longest nonstop connection is Nadzab (LAE), 459 miles, offered by Air Niugini and PNG Air.

Airlines serving VAI

PNG Air4 destinations
Air Niugini3 destinations

Popular routes to VAI

The places connected to VAI on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Wewak (WWK)174 mi
Nadzab (LAE)459 mi

Popular routes with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching VAI from these popular places requires a connection:

Port Moresby (POM)Papua New Guinea
Madang (MAG)Papua New Guinea

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to VAI not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach VAI non-stop?

Wewak (WWK)174 mi
Nadzab (LAE)459 mi

Domestic flights to VAI

Alternative airports near VAI

Arso-Papua Island (ARJ)39 mi / 63 km
Waris-Papua Island (WAR)43 mi / 69 km
Jayapura-Papua Island (DJJ)55 mi / 89 km
Senggeh-Papua Island (SEH)61 mi / 98 km
Amanab (AMU)62 mi / 100 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport VAI?

The airport's official name is Vanimo Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code VAI.

What is the airport code for Vanimo Airport?

The IATA airport code for Vanimo Airport is VAI. Enter VAI in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Vanimo Airport (VAI)?

Vanimo Airport serves VAI, Papua New Guinea. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to VAI, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to VAI (VAI)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and VAI as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward VAI, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to VAI?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to VAI.

Can I look for award flights to VAI (VAI)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to VAI, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.