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How to get fromSydney to Papua New Guineaby plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Papua New Guinea by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Jacksons International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane SYD - POM
    6h 38m
    $293–831

  2. Fly to Madang Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Madang Airport (MAG)plane plane SYD - MAG
    9h 23m
    $613–2,116

  3. Fly to Mount Hagen Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)plane plane SYD - HGU
    9h 35m
    $302–990

  4. Fly to Wewak Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wewak Airport (WWK)plane plane SYD - WWK
    9h 36m
    $309–1,036

  5. Fly to Lae Nadzab Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane plane SYD - LAE
    2. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi taxi
    9h 8m
    $333–996

  6. Fly to Popondetta Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane SYD - PNP
    8h 25m
    $343–1,016

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,775.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

Air Niugini, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) 3 times a day.

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