How to find cheap flights to Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
$1,339 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Vilanculos Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to VNX, the lowest fare is $670.
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We recommend booking roughly six months before takeoff. This is when you're likely to get the best prices for tickets to Vilanculos, where Vilanculos Airport is located.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Vilanculos by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to compare fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Vilanculos, think about going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Vilanculos Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Vilanculos
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Vilanculos is typically November.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to VNX, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Vilanculos at its busiest, lock in your flights to VNX for June. Taking a trip during peak periods generally means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Vilanculos are typically cheaper.
The weather can make or break your vacation, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Vilanculos is warmest in January, averaging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 17ºC (63ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Want to leave the umbrella at home? June is the driest month in Vilanculos, averaging one day of rain.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to Vilanculos Airport (VNX): What you need to know
Take the quickest path to Vilanculos with LAM or Airlink. These popular airlines offer direct flights to Vilanculos Airport.
Consider booking your VNX plane ticket with Airlink. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 89% of flights into this airport arriving on time.
When you hop off the plane at VNX, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Curl up in bed shortly after your flight to VNX. Book a room at any of these hotels near Vilanculos Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Vilanculos Airport ranks well for punctuality, with up to 90% of outbound flights touching down as planned. That's good news whether you're flying out to continue your trip or to get home.
Vilanculos Airport is located in Vilanculos, Inhambane Province, Mozambique.
Getting to central Vilanculos from Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
VNX is about 3 kilometers from central Vilanculos.
Once you've landed from your flight to VNX, expect a drive to the center of around 5 minutes.
Vilanculos has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Vilanculos highlights
These top attractions have to be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Vilanculos:
Praia de Vilanculos: Located around 2 kilometers north-east of the city center, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Vilankulo Local Tour: Want more reasons to visit Vilanculos? This landmark attracts travelers from all over and is about 2 kilometers south-east of the city center.
How to get to Rafael from Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
VNX serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Rafael, which is around 21 kilometers away. The best way to get into town will come down to when you're traveling, so plan ahead.
Traveling from Vilanculos Airport (VNX) to Machecane
Machecane is another city that's easily accessible from Vilanculos Airport. It's around 40 kilometers away.
Explore more of Mozambique
Up for more adventures? Beira offers a fresh angle on your visit to Mozambique. It's about 241 kilometers north of Vilanculos and features Comunidade Hindu da Beira, Parque de Infra-Estruturas Verdes da Beira and Sallam Mosque. The major airport for this city is Beira Airport (BEW).
Maxixe is another top destination in Mozambique and is roughly 209 kilometers south of Vilanculos. Zero in on some of the best places like Castelo Do Mar, Mademo and Old Apostolic Church.
Expand your adventure to Dondo. Roughly 274 kilometers north of Vilanculos, Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos, Mesquita Central Do Dondo and Igreja Baptista Bereana are reason enough to go.
