Papua New Guinea Getting There

Getting There by Air

The national airline is Air Niugini (PX) (website: www.airniugini.com.pg).

Approximate Flight Times

The total flying time from London to Port Moresby is up to 31 hours (using current services and routes).

Main Airports

Port Moresby (POM) (Jacksons) is 11km (7 miles) from the city. There are direct flights to Australia and Singapore. To/from the airport: Buses and taxis are available to the city (journey time – 20 minutes to 1 hour). Facilities: Duty-free and banking facilities are available at the airport.
Departure Tax
K30 is levied on international flights (usually included in the price of a ticket). Children under two years of age and passengers not leaving the airport are exempt.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Alotau, Kieta (North Solomons), Lae, Madang, Momote (Manus), Port Moresby, Rabaul (New Britain) and Wewak (Sepik) (website: www.pgnports.com.pg).

Several passenger/cruise lines and cargo lines run regular services to Papua New Guinea.
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