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How to get fromDarwin to Papua New Guineaby plane or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Darwin to Papua New Guinea by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Jacksons International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane DRW - POM
    13h 10m
    $470–865

  2. Fly to Mount Hagen Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)plane plane DRW - HGU
    17h 7m
    $429–1,324

  3. Fly to Popondetta Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane DRW - PNP
    15h 32m
    $470–1,400

  4. Fly to Madang Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Madang Airport (MAG)plane plane DRW - MAG
    18h 9m
    $900–3,000

  5. Fly to Lae Nadzab Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane plane DRW - LAE
    2. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi taxi
    16h 15m
    $460–1,380

  6. Fly to Wewak Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wewak Airport (WWK)plane plane DRW - WWK
    18h 23m
    $446–1,420

  7. Fly to Hoskins Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Hoskins Airport (HKN)plane plane DRW - HKN
    2. Take the taxi from Hoskins Airport (HKN) to Kimbetaxi taxi
    19h 6m
    $475–1,380

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,842.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 10m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Papua New Guinea?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Air Niugini fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) twice daily.

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