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How to get fromColombo to Papua New Guineaby plane or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Jacksons International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane CMB - POM
    13h 16m
    $1,077–3,197

  2. Fly to Lae Nadzab Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane plane CMB - LAE
    2. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi taxi
    17h 46m
    $892–2,612

  3. Fly to Popondetta Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane CMB - PNP
    14h 48m
    $912–2,632

  4. Fly to Madang Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madang Airport (MAG)plane plane CMB - MAG
    18h 41m
    $1,627–5,032

  5. Fly to Mount Hagen Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)plane plane CMB - HGU
    16h 54m
    $1,046–3,056

  6. Fly to Wewak Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Wewak Airport (WWK)plane plane CMB - WWK
    19h 9m
    $893–2,652

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration16h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,019Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,726.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Papua New Guinea?

Cathay Pacific, Air Niugini, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) once daily.

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