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    "addressCountry": "Vanuatu",
    "addressLocality": "Luganville (Espiritu Santo)"
  },
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    "Air Vanuatu"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
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      "value": "65 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
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    {
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
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  "city": "Luganville (Espiritu Santo)",
  "code": "SON",
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  "connection_tips": "Santo Pekoa is the gateway to Espiritu Santo, so the main planning issue is how you are getting from the airport to Luganville, your dive lodge, or your resort. For a same-day backup, passport control, bags, and any customs step need slack, so the useful rhythm is the first solid recovery option rather than the terminal itself. The meaningful alternates are Port Vila Bauerfield, Dillon's Bay Airport, Siwo Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Air Vanuatu, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. That makes weather and daylight the real constraints, with the village or resort side of the trip doing most of the work.\n\nPrearranged pickups are the easiest option, while shared minibuses on the main road work better for light luggage than for dive gear. In practical terms, passport control, bags, and any customs step need slack, so the useful rhythm is the first solid recovery option rather than the terminal itself. The meaningful alternates are Port Vila Bauerfield, Dillon's Bay Airport, Siwo Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Air Vanuatu, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. That makes weather and daylight the real constraints, with the village or resort side of the trip doing most of the work.\n\nKeep some vatu cash ready for smaller ground-transport and terminal expenses. If the plan changes, passport control, bags, and any customs step need slack, so the useful rhythm is the first solid recovery option rather than the terminal itself. The meaningful alternates are Port Vila Bauerfield, Dillon's Bay Airport, Siwo Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Air Vanuatu, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. That makes weather and daylight the real constraints, with the village or resort side of the trip doing most of the work.",
  "country": "Vanuatu",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrange your resort pickup before arrival; it is the easiest way into Luganville or the coast.",
    "Shared minibuses are cheap on the main road, but they are awkward with dive gear or big bags.",
    "Santo is popular for diving and blue-hole trips, so protect wet gear in a separate bag.",
    "Carry vatu cash for taxis and small purchases, because terminal services are basic.",
    "SON is really a handoff point for Santo diving, blue holes, and resort transfers more than a stay."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=NVSS",
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VUV",
  "iataCode": "SON",
  "icao": "NVSS",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -15.505,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal amenities; essentials available.",
  "longitude": 167.22,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 65,
  "mct_interline": 100,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 65,
  "mct_international_to_international": 80,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline desk in departures.",
  "name": "Santo Pekoa International Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "VLI",
      "name": "Port Vila Bauerfield"
    },
    {
      "code": "DLY",
      "name": "Dillon's Bay Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "EAE",
      "name": "Siwo Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "OLJ",
      "name": "North West Santo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Santo Pekoa International Airport is the main airport for Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu's largest island. It is the air gateway for Luganville, dive operators, blue-hole excursions, and beach resorts around Santo.\n\nThe airport is small enough to be manageable but important enough to handle both domestic and international traffic. Most onward transport is by arranged resort pickup, taxi, or a minibus on the main road.\n\nFor most travelers, Santo Pekoa International Airport serves as a functional transition point for accessing world-class diving, historic wreck sites like the SS President Coolidge, and the scenic resort areas of Espiritu Santo. Its importance as a regional gateway is defined by its ability to process international arrivals and domestic connections, allowing visitors to reach Luganville and the island's many blue holes with ease.\n\nCarry a flexible, island-travel mindset: facilities are basic compared with larger regional airports, and travelers should be prepared for a tropical environment where air conditioning may be limited to specific areas. The terminal features a small caf\u00e9 and gift shop, but for more substantial meals or banking needs, the nearby town of Luganville is the primary resource. It is also important to note that inter-island flight schedules can be subject to change due to weather or operational factors, so maintaining open communication with Air Vanuatu is highly recommended during your stay on Espiritu Santo.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Pekoa_International_Airport"
}