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How to get fromBrisbane to Lihir Islandby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Lihir Island by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Rabaul, travel

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rabaul (RAB)plane plane BNE - RAB
    2. Walk from Rabaul (RAB) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    11h 25m

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Kavieng, travel

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kavieng (KVG)plane plane BNE - KVG
    2. Walk from Kavieng (KVG) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    13h 46m

  3. Fly Brisbane Airport to Buka, travel

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Buka (BUA)plane plane BNE - BUA
    2. Walk from Buka (BUA) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    24h 13m

  4. Fly Brisbane Airport to Hoskins Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hoskins Airport (HKN)plane plane BNE - HKN
    2. Walk from Hoskins Airport (HKN) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    15h 35m

  5. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Rabaul, travel

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Rabaul (RAB)plane plane WTB - RAB
    3. Walk from Rabaul (RAB) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    31h 8m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rabaul (RAB) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Lihir Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,720.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Lihir Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Rabaul (RAB), then travel to Lihir Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Kavieng (KVG), then travel to Lihir Island.

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