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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Papua New Guineaby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Papua New Guinea by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Jacksons International Airport

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    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane PPP - POM
    19h 49m
    $467–1,700

  2. Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Popondetta Airport

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    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane PPP - PNP
    21h 45m
    $417–1,335

  3. Bus to Mackay, fly to Jacksons International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane MKY - POM
    11h 11m
    $421–1,406

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration19h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Airlie Beach to Papua New Guinea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,287.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 49m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Papua New Guinea?

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) twice daily.

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