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How to get fromJayapura to Papua New Guineaby car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Jayapura to Papua New Guinea by car or plane

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  1. Drive, fly to Wewak Airport

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    1. Drive from Jayapura to Vanimo Airport (VAI)car car
    2. Fly from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Wewak Airport (WWK)plane plane VAI - WWK
    2h 17m
    $87–186

  2. Drive, fly to Mount Hagen Airport

    1. Drive from Jayapura to Vanimo Airport (VAI)car car
    2. Fly from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)plane plane VAI - HGU
    7h 16m
    $130–320

  3. Drive, fly to Madang Airport

    1. Drive from Jayapura to Vanimo Airport (VAI)car car
    2. Fly from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Madang Airport (MAG)plane plane VAI - MAG
    3h 43m
    $271–716

  4. Drive, fly to Jacksons International Airport

    1. Drive from Jayapura to Vanimo Airport (VAI)car car
    2. Fly from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane VAI - POM
    4h 9m
    $241–521

Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Wewak Airport (WWK) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Jayapura to Papua New Guinea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 388 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Jayapura, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Jayapura to Papua New Guinea. However, you can drive to Vanimo Airport (VAI) airport, fly to Wewak Airport (WWK), then take the taxi to Wewak. Alternatively, you can drive to Vanimo Airport (VAI) airport, fly to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU), then take the taxi to Mount Hagen.

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