There is 1 way to get from Melbourne to Buka Island by plane
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buka (BUA) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Buka Island is to fly which costs $210 - $750 and takes 18h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Buka Island is to fly which takes 18h 54m and costs $210 - $750.
The distance between Melbourne and Buka Island is 3742 km.
It takes approximately 18h 54m to get from Melbourne to Buka Island, including transfers.
Buka Island is 1h ahead of Melbourne. It is currently 10:46 PM in Melbourne and 11:46 PM in Buka Island.
There are one+ hotels available in Buka Island.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Buka Island, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea?
Virgin Australia, Air Niugini, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buka (BUA) twice daily.
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Buka via Cairns, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Buka via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Buka via Townsville, Cairns, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
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