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How to get fromSydney to Alotauby plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Alotau by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gurney Airport (GUR)plane plane SYD - GUR
    10h 50m
    $390–1,202

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gurney Airport (GUR)plane plane NTL - GUR
    15h 36m
    $275–949

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Gurney Airport (GUR)plane plane OAG - GUR
    13h 41m
    $537–1,731

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gurney Airport (GUR) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney to Alotau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,654.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Alotau, Papua New Guinea?

Qantas and Airlines PNG fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gurney Airport (GUR) twice a week.

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