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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Lihir Islandby plane or unknown

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lihir Island by plane or unknown

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  1. Fly to Rabaul, travel

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rabaul (RAB)plane plane MEL - RAB
    2. Walk from Rabaul (RAB) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    12h 29m

  2. Fly to Kavieng, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kavieng (KVG)plane plane MEL - KVG
    2. Walk from Kavieng (KVG) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    20h 6m

  3. Fly to Hoskins Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hoskins Airport (HKN)plane plane MEL - HKN
    2. Walk from Hoskins Airport (HKN) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    16h 39m

  4. Fly to Buka, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buka (BUA)plane plane MEL - BUA
    2. Walk from Buka (BUA) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    23h 22m

  5. Fly to Aropa Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Aropa Airport (KIE)plane plane MEL - KIE
    2. Walk from Aropa Airport (KIE) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    29h 18m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rabaul (RAB) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lihir Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,925.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lihir Island. However, you can fly to Rabaul (RAB) then travel to Lihir Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Kavieng (KVG) then travel to Lihir Island.

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