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How to get fromTownsville to Papua New Guineaby plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Papua New Guinea by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Jacksons International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane TSV - POM
    5h 5m
    $280–1,103

  2. Fly to Mount Hagen Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)plane plane TSV - HGU
    9h 17m
    $230–887

  3. Fly to Madang Airport

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Madang Airport (MAG)plane plane TSV - MAG
    9h 25m
    $470–2,000

  4. Fly to Lae Nadzab Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane plane TSV - LAE
    2. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $263–917

  5. Fly to Popondetta Airport

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane TSV - PNP
    6h 47m
    $265–911

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Townsville to Papua New Guinea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,102.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Papua New Guinea?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Air Niugini fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) 4 times a day.

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