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How to get fromCairns to Papua New Guineaby plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Papua New Guinea by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Jacksons International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane CNS - POM
    3h 50m
    $230–466

  2. Fly to Popondetta Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane CNS - PNP
    5h 32m
    $270–984

  3. Fly to Madang Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Madang Airport (MAG)plane plane CNS - MAG
    7h 40m
    $490–2,200

  4. Fly to Mount Hagen Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)plane plane CNS - HGU
    6h 22m
    $238–968

  5. Fly to Wewak Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Wewak Airport (WWK)plane plane CNS - WWK
    6h 38m
    $254–1,003

  6. Fly to Lae Nadzab Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane plane CNS - LAE
    2. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $269–993

Cairns (CNS) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 857.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Air Niugini flies from Cairns (CNS) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) once daily.

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