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Note: Visitors are advised against all non-essential travel to the Southern Highland Province and Enga Province. There have been incidents of assaults and robbery in Port Moresby and Lae: caution should be exercised on visiting these areas. For further advice contact a local government travel advice department.
AIR: Papua New Guinea’s national airline is Air Niugini (PX) (website: www.airniugini.com.pg); it is also served by Qantas (QF), amongst others.
Approximate flight times: The total flying time from Port Moresby to London is up to 30 hours (using current services and routes), but the journey takes at least two days to complete.
International airports: Port Moresby (POM) (Jacksons) is 11km (7 miles) from the city. There are direct flights to Australia and Singapore. Duty-free and banking facilities are available at the airport. Buses and taxis are available to the city (travel time – 20-60 minutes).
Departure tax: Kina30 is levied on international flights. Children under two years of age and passengers not leaving the airport are exempt.
SEA: The international ports are Alotau, Lae, Madang, Port Moresby, Wewak (Sepik), Rabaul (New Britain), Kieta (North Solomons) and Momote (Manus). Passenger/cruise lines running regular services include Lindblad, Peter Deilmann, Society Expeditions and World Discoverer. Main cargo/passenger lines include Austasia and Bank Line.
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