Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu Currency: VUV Vt Vanuatu Vatu
ATMs in Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI), plus additional ATMs and banks near Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight. Important: Bauerfield (VLI) is a small airport, and publicly listed information typically points to only a few ATMs in/around the terminal area. The “near the airport” section below helps you reach 15+ reliable cash-withdrawal options within Port Vila and nearby suburbs.
ANZ ATM — Arrivals (landside)
- Location: Public Arrivals area after you exit the secure processing flow (look near the main Arrivals hall / transport pick-up side)
- Hours: Typically accessible when the public Arrivals hall is open (often aligned to flight operations)
BSP ATM — Arrivals processing area
- Location: In the international arrivals processing flow (travelers report one machine close to the Customs / Arrivals transition)
- Hours: Typically accessible when the terminal is open for arrivals
BRED ATM — Terminal entrance / frontage
- Location: On the landside frontage near the main terminal entrance (easy to reach from the pick-up / taxi area)
- Hours: Usually accessible while the entrance area is open (often aligned to flight operations)
NBV ATM — Domestic Airport (Port Vila) (airport complex)
- Location: Domestic airport area within the Bauerfield/Port Vila airport complex (follow signs for Domestic)
- Hours: Typically accessible during Domestic terminal opening hours / flight operations
NBV Port Vila Head Office ATM x2 (+1 indoor ATM)
- Location: NBV Head Office, Rue de Paris, central Port Vila (main banking district)
- Hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–15:30; Fri 09:00–16:00 (weekends closed)
NBV Vila Mall Branch ATM (indoor)
- Location: Vila Mall, Port Vila (inside the mall)
- Hours: During Vila Mall trading hours (indoor ATM access follows mall access)
NBV ATM — ABM No.2 (Au Bon Marché N°2)
- Location: Au Bon Marché No.2 supermarket site, Port Vila (often called “ABM Namba Tu”)
- Hours: During ABM No.2 store hours (commonly 06:00–20:00, daily)
NBV ATM — ABM Tassiriki (Au Bon Marché Tassiriki)
- Location: ABM Tassiriki supermarket, Port Vila (Tassiriki area)
- Hours: 06:00–20:00 (Mon–Sun)
NBV ATM — ABM Freshwota (Au Bon Marché Freshwota / Freshwater)
- Location: ABM Freshwota supermarket, Port Vila (Freshwota area)
- Hours: 06:00–20:00 (Mon–Sun)
NBV ATM — ABM Manples (Au Bon Marché Manples)
- Location: ABM Manples supermarket, Port Vila (Manples / “Man Ples” area)
- Hours: 06:00–20:00 (Mon–Sun)
NBV ATM — Emua Branch, North Efate
- Location: Emua (north of Port Vila on Efate), useful if you’re heading out of town by road
- Hours: During branch operating hours (weekday service; limited weekend access)
ANZ Port Vila (ANZ House) — ATM / branch frontage
- Location: ANZ House, Kumul Highway, Port Vila (main commercial strip)
- Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00 (branch hours; ATM access may extend beyond branch hours if external)
BRED Port Vila Branch (HQ) — ATM outside branch
- Location: Downtown Port Vila (BRED HQ; main business district)
- Hours: ATM access is typically available beyond branch counter hours (if the machine is outside)
BRED Tagabe Branch — ATM (closer to the airport corridor)
- Location: Tagabe area, Port Vila (on the airport side of the CBD; convenient if you’re staying up the Kumul Highway corridor)
- Hours: ATM access is typically available beyond branch counter hours (if the machine is outside)
BSP — Find-a-Branch/ATM (Port Vila network)
- Location: BSP has multiple Port Vila-area ATMs and branches (including Freswota and central Port Vila)
- Hours: ATM locations are often 24/7 when installed externally; indoor units follow the host building’s hours
Westpac Port Vila (CBD) — ATM attached to branch
- Location: Lini Highway, Port Vila (CBD)
- Hours: ATM attached to the branch is often accessible beyond counter hours; branch hours are typically weekdays
Wanfuteng Bank (Port Vila) — ATM outside branch
- Location: Churchill House, Kumul Highway, Port Vila (city banking area)
- Hours: Mon–Fri (banking hours); ATM is typically accessible beyond counter hours if installed outside
Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) map/homepage.
International Arrivals (VLI)
- After landing, follow airport signage for Arrivals and Immigration.
- Complete Immigration and proceed to Baggage Claim.
- Collect your luggage, then follow the flow to Customs and exit the controlled arrivals area.
- Once you step out into the public Arrivals hall (landside), slow down and scan the walls and counters for ATM signage.
- Check the Arrivals hall / main exit side first—travelers commonly report an airport ATM near the point where you transition from arrivals processing into the public area.
- If you don’t see it immediately, walk toward the transport / taxi pick-up side (still within the public terminal frontage) and look for a machine mounted near the entrance area.
- Withdraw the cash you need before heading to the taxi / bus / pick-up lane.
- If a machine is out of service or out of cash, go to the next closest option: the airport-complex Domestic area ATM (if accessible), or use the map below to reach a Port Vila ATM in minutes.
Domestic Arrivals (VLI / Domestic)
- After landing, follow signs for Arrivals and Baggage Claim (if applicable).
- Exit into the public Domestic Arrivals area (landside).
- Look for any ATM signposting near the exit and passenger pick-up side.
- If you don’t find a machine immediately, head to the International terminal frontage (short walk/drive within the airport complex) and check the public Arrivals hall / entrance area.
Quick VLI Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- International: If you’ve just cleared Customs and entered the public Arrivals area, you’re in the best zone to find airport ATMs.
- Entrance frontage: If you can see the taxi/pick-up lanes and the main terminal doors, you’re near the typical landside ATM placements.
- If you walk fully away from the terminal frontage toward parking without seeing an ATM, turn back and re-scan the Arrivals hall / entrance walls and corners.
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
- Expect limited machines at VLI: Bauerfield is small and airport ATM availability can be “a few units” rather than a large ATM hall. If one machine is down or empty, plan to pivot quickly to Port Vila options (NBV/ABM sites and bank branches).
- Typical surcharge at the airport is often ~400–500 VUV per withdrawal: travelers commonly report fees in this range, so aim for fewer, larger withdrawals if your card/bank allows it.
- Know the practical withdrawal ceiling some travelers see at the airport: reports mention a per-transaction cap around 44,000 VUV on at least one airport ATM—have a backup plan if you need more cash (second withdrawal or go to town).
- Arrive with a “minimum cash buffer” for taxis: If you land late or during a busy arrival bank, the safest play is to carry a small amount of cash to cover a taxi/bus, then withdraw more in town.
- Use airport exchange as a fallback if ATMs are offline: Port Vila Airport typically has currency services operating around flight schedules—use it for a small “first day” amount if needed, then optimize later in town.
- Choose ABM (Au Bon Marché) + NBV combos for convenience: Several Port Vila-area NBV ATMs are placed at ABM supermarkets with long daily hours (commonly 06:00–20:00), which can be more practical than weekday-only bank counters.
- If your card is swallowed or the ATM errors, act fast: Note the bank name on the ATM, take a photo of the screen/message (if safe), and contact your bank immediately. Then move to another ATM on-site or in Port Vila rather than retrying multiple times.
FAQs – Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) ATMs
How many ATMs are inside Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI)?
Publicly available traveler reports and banking references generally point to only a few ATMs in/around the VLI terminal area (not a large ATM hall). If a machine is out of service or out of cash, your quickest backup is to withdraw in Port Vila (NBV at ABM supermarkets is a common option).
What ATM fees should I expect at VLI?
Travelers often report a local ATM surcharge in the neighborhood of a few hundred VUV per transaction (commonly around 400–500 VUV). Your home bank may also add its own foreign ATM/FX fees.
Are VLI airport ATMs open 24 hours?
Airport ATMs are typically accessible when the terminal’s public areas are open, which often follows flight operations. If your arrival is very late, consider arriving with a small cash buffer or using a Port Vila ATM the next morning.
What should I do if the airport ATM is out of cash or not working?
Go straight to a Port Vila alternative: NBV ATMs at ABM supermarkets (Tassiriki, Freshwota, Manples, etc.) often operate on long daily store hours, and bank branches in the CBD can help during weekdays.
Is there an ATM in the domestic area too?
NBV’s ATM locator lists a machine for the Port Vila domestic airport area within the airport complex. If you’re on a domestic arrival and the international-side ATMs are busy, this can be a useful secondary option (subject to terminal access).
How far is the nearest “reliable cluster” of ATMs from VLI?
Port Vila is close to the airport (a short drive). If airport machines are crowded, heading to central Port Vila or ABM supermarket locations usually gives you more ATM choices and often longer access hours.
Port Vila Airport Related Services
- BOOK an AIRPORT HOTEL in Port Vila or SLEEPING PODS
- RENT a CAR in Port Vila Airport or BOOK a PRIVATE TRANSFER
- STORE your LUGGAGE in Port Vila Airport or NEARBY
- BUY a LOCAL eSIM for Port Vila, Vanuatu or a GLOBAL eSIM