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How to get fromMelbourne to Rabaulby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Rabaul by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rabaul (RAB)plane plane MEL - RAB
    2. Take the taxi from Rabaul (RAB) to Rabaultaxi taxi
    12h 18m
    $260–800

  2. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Rabaul (RAB)plane plane MEB - RAB
    2. Take the taxi from Rabaul (RAB) to Rabaultaxi taxi
    31h 51m
    $294–984

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rabaul (RAB) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,846.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rabaul, Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Rabaul. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Rabaul (RAB), then take the taxi to Rabaul. Alternatively, you can take the line 59 vehicle to Bradshaw St/Keilor Rd #51, walk to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) airport, fly to Rabaul (RAB), then take the taxi to Rabaul.

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