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How to get fromSydney to Lihir Islandby plane, unknown, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Lihir Island by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Rabaul, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rabaul (RAB)plane plane SYD - RAB
    2. Walk from Rabaul (RAB) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    13h 52m

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Kavieng, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kavieng (KVG)plane plane SYD - KVG
    2. Walk from Kavieng (KVG) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    27h 19m

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Buka, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Buka (BUA)plane plane SYD - BUA
    2. Walk from Buka (BUA) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    30h 35m

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Hoskins Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hoskins Airport (HKN)plane plane SYD - HKN
    2. Walk from Hoskins Airport (HKN) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    18h 2m

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Rabaul, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rabaul (RAB)plane plane NTL - RAB
    3. Walk from Rabaul (RAB) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    17h 1m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rabaul (RAB) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,446.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Lihir Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Rabaul (RAB), then travel to Lihir Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kavieng (KVG), then travel to Lihir Island.

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