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How to get fromCanberra to Bougainville Islandby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Canberra to Bougainville Island by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Aropa Airport (KIE)plane plane CBR - KIE
    24h 41m
    $290–939

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aropa Airport (KIE)plane plane SYD - KIE
    24h 38m
    $235–780

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Aropa Airport (KIE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Canberra to Bougainville Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,319.2 km
  • Duration: 24h 41m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea?

Virgin Australia, Air Niugini, and three other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Aropa Airport (KIE) once daily.

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