Public Transport Options:
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers are by 4wd pick up trucks. Prices vary depending on distance but from Lenakel town to the Airport are around 2,500 - 3000vt pp each way. From the Airport to the East side of the island prices vary depending on the amount of people in the car, can be from 2500vt - 5000vt pp. You can also hire a private vehicle and driver for the day for 12000vt to take you around to some sites.
If you have arranged accommodation your Bungalow owner will arrange a pickup for you and charge you the standard rate which be paid to the owner of the vehicle direct, normally in cash.
By Road
Buses and Private Vehicles (Taxis).
The main transport services on Tanna Island are small local buses and pickup trucks.
Buses are 200vt within the Lenakel area and lenakel outskirts are 300vt pp. Airport to Lenakel Town is 500vt pp.
Private Vehicles are a more expensive option but are more reliable, quicker and you can arrange for them to pick you up from your Accommodation.
All Tours should include transport costs or if you are required to meet at a tour entrance, then a transfer fee will be extra and can be organised at your Bungalow or by the Tanna Travel Centre.
By Air
The only commercial plane that flys into Tanna is Air Vanuatu from Port Vila, there are daily flights to Tanna are all outer islands are serviced 2-3 times a week.
Check the By Air page for more information about Checduled Flights and also private chartered scenic flights.
