Most major international airlines fly into Johannesburg, South Africa and several airlines now fly directly into Maputo including Qatar, TAP & Turkish Airlines. There are daily direct flights to Vilankulo with www.flyairlink.com & www.lam.co.mz from Johannesburg or Maputo. Flights usually depart mid to late morning and arrive in Vilankulo just after midday. Return flights from Vilankulo depart in the early afternoon.

The road between Maputo and Vilanculos is accessible by two wheel drive and an affordable luxury bus operates between Johannesburg, Maputo and Vilankulo twice a week.