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How to get fromSydney to Bougainville Islandby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Bougainville Island by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aropa Airport (KIE)plane plane SYD - KIE
    21h 57m
    $221–751

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Aropa Airport (KIE)plane plane NTL - KIE
    32h 42m
    $417–1,349

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aropa Airport (KIE) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration25h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,136.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 57m

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

Air Niugini, Airlines PNG, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aropa Airport (KIE) twice daily.

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