Papua New Guinea Airports
Airports in Papua New Guinea
There are 28 airports in Papua New Guinea. 4 of them operate international flights, the rest provide domestic transportation. All airports are located near major cities such as Port Moresby, Lae, Mount Hagen and others. Major carriers based in the country include Air Niugini and PNG Air.
Most air stations in Papua New Guinea offer stores, cafes, free Wi-Fi and more. To think about your travel itinerary, it's worth looking at the location of the airports on a map and clarifying the transportation routes available.
It is important to take into account that many tribes in Papua New Guinea live according to ancient norms and customs, which tourists should respect. Before traveling, it is recommended to get vaccinated against malaria and other tropical diseases, as well as to use insect repellent.
Largest airports in Papua New Guinea
When preparing for a trip, tourists can familiarize themselves with the list of the largest air terminals in the country:
- Port Moresby (named after Jackson). The largest and busiest airport in Papua New Guinea. It serves about 1.4 million passengers per year. The airport is located 8 km from the capital of the country - the city of Port Moresby
- Nadzab. The second largest airport in Papua New Guinea. It serves the city of Lae and is 42 km away from its center. Passenger traffic of the air terminal is more than 330 thousand people a year.
- Hagen. The third major airport of the country, through which about 300 thousand passengers a year pass. It is located 13 km northeast of the city center of Mount Hagen.
