Question 1

What is the most popular airport in Papua New Guinea to fly to?

Accepted Answer

If you’re unsure where to fly to in Papua New Guinea, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Port Moresby Jackson Fld airport, which services Port Moresby and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 67% of momondo travellers booking flights to Papua New Guinea chose to fly into Port Moresby Jackson Fld.

Question 2

How much are flights to Papua New Guinea?

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On average, a flight to Papua New Guinea will cost $631 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Papua New Guinea for as low as $260, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for $260, but manage to find one for $546 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.

Question 3

What is the best day of the week to fly to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

Consider booking a flight to Papua New Guinea on a Monday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Friday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

Question 4

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Papua New Guinea?

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Prices for flights to Papua New Guinea are updated daily.

Question 5

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Papua New Guinea?

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The number of operators available for flights to Papua New Guinea is 3 as of April 2024.

Question 6

How old do you have to be to fly to Papua New Guinea?

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The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Papua New Guinea.

Question 7

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Papua New Guinea?

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The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Papua New Guinea may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Papua New Guinea. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Question 8

How long does it take to fly to Papua New Guinea?

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All flights to Papua New Guinea from Australia will take you to the country’s capital: Port Moresby. You can fly from a choice of Aussie cities, with those on the north-east coast offering the shortest flights. From Brisbane you can catch flights on either Air Niugini or on Qantas Airways. These leave daily, except for Mondays in the case of the former, and will take just over 3h to your destination. You can also fly from Sydney on Air Niugini, a flight of around 4h that leaves once a week on Mondays. From Melbourne you’ll have a wider choice of airlines, with this route offering cheap flights with Jetstar, or standard airfares with Qantas and Virgin Australia. All three combine with Air Niugini on this route which will take about 4h and 45min. You can also take off on Regional Express (Rex Airlines), which combines with Air Niugini to get you there in about 5h and 25min. Fiji Airways offers a daily flight too, also switching to Air Niugini on the way to Port Moresby.

Question 9

Can you get direct flights to Papua New Guinea from Australia?

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Most Papua New Guinea flights are one or two-stop trips, but you will be able to book a few non-stop flights if you fly from Brisbane or Sydney. With Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) as your departure airport, you can board Air Niugini that will fly straight to Port Moresby Airport (POM) every Monday. This flight will take about 4h, without requiring any plane changes. Brisbane Airport (BNE) has two direct flights per day that fly to Port Moresby, one operated by Air Niugini and the other by Qantas Airways. You can expect a travel time of just over 3h on both flights. All the rest of the flights from Australian cities make at least one stop en route, so look for these if the direct flights are fully booked. You can fly out of Brisbane on Virgin Atlantic, stopping over in Sydney for a transfer to Air Niugini. You total flying time will be just over 7h. You can also depart on Qantas if you prefer, with the same stopover and arrival airports, and also taking about 7h.

Question 10

What is the best way to travel around Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

Port Moresby is by far the largest city in Papua New Guinea, and from here you can pretty easily reach the other major towns and cities on the island. You can fly to Lae, landing at its small regional airport (LAE) in about 1h and 45min, which is the best way to get there. You can also head to Mount Hagen in the Western Highlands region, again boarding a regional flight combined with taxis to and from the airports, for a total travel time of about 1h and 20min. Arawa is another city on an outlying island that has its own regional airport, so you can fly there from Port Moresby in about 2h and 15min, including taxi commuting time. Alternatively you can hire a car or taxi and take a road trip, driving to Popondetta in about 8h and 20min, and then catching a flight to Kieta regional airport (KIE) and taking a taxi to Arawa. Your total travel time on this route is about 26h and 15min, but you’ll get to see quite a bit of Papua New Guinea on the drive to Popondetta.

Question 11

Does an Australian citizen need a passport or visa to fly to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

You will need a tourist visa to fly to Papua New Guinea from Australia, but this is more of a formality than anything else. You can simply get a visa on arrival at Port Moresby Airport. This costs nothing and will allow you to stay in the country for up to 30 days at a time. If you’re travelling on business, you’ll need to obtain a business visa and a sponsorship letter from Austrade Port Moresby, unless you have an APEC business travel card.

Question 12

What is the best day of the week to fly to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

Consider booking a flight to Papua New Guinea on a Monday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Friday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

Question 13

What is the most popular airport in Papua New Guinea to fly to?

Accepted Answer

If you’re unsure where to fly to in Papua New Guinea, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Port Moresby Jackson Fld airport, which services Port Moresby and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 67% of momondo travellers booking flights to Papua New Guinea chose to fly into Port Moresby Jackson Fld.

Question 14

How much are flights to Papua New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

On average, a flight to Papua New Guinea will cost $631 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Papua New Guinea for as low as $260, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for $260, but manage to find one for $546 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.

Best One-Way Price	$255
Best Round-Trip Price	$507
Fastest flight time	1h 30m
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Departing	Destination	Best Time	Best Price
Cairns	Port Moresby	1h 30m	$507
Brisbane	Port Moresby	3h 10m	$657
Townsville	Port Moresby	19h 35m	$732
Sydney	Port Moresby	4h 00m	$844
Brisbane	Lae	22h 55m	$912
Canberra	Port Moresby	19h 10m	$1,016
Melbourne	Port Moresby	7h 50m	$1,040
Darwin	Port Moresby	12h 40m	$1,104
Coolangatta	Port Moresby	29h 15m	$1,206
Maroochydore	Port Moresby	24h 05m	$1,390
Melbourne	Hoskins	39h 45m	$1,402
Perth	Port Moresby	11h 25m	$1,467

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