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How to get fromPort Moresby to Thursday Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Moresby to Thursday Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Horn Island Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane POM - HID
    2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    7h 56m
    $406–1,454

  2. Fly to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane plane POM - ABM
    2. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    8h 6m
    $489–1,743

Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and Thursday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Moresby to Thursday Island. However, you can take the taxi to Jacksons International Airport (POM) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jacksons International Airport (POM) airport, fly to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM), take the taxi to Seisia, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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