Non-stop flights from Buka Island (BUA)
Buka Island Airport (IATA: BUA, ICAO: AYBK), also known as Buka Island Airport, is a small airport in Papua New Guinea with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 3 domestic flights from Buka Island.
The longest flight from Buka Island BUA is a 360 mile (580 km) non-stop route to Port Moresby POM. This direct flight takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes and is operated by Air Niugini.
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Airlines flying from Buka Island Popular destinations from Buka Island Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Buka Island
In total there are 2 airlines flying from and to Buka Island. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Buka Island
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Buka Island, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Buka Island that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Buka Island
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights from Buka Island, which is Port Moresby (POM).
International flights from Buka Island
Currently there are no international flights departing from Buka Island. To get from Buka Island to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Port Moresby or Rabaul.
Domestic flights from Buka Island
Flights from Buka Island to Papua New Guinea
There are 3 airports in Papua New Guinea that have non-stop domestic flights from Buka Island.
Direct flights to Kieta are offered by Airlines PNG.
To Port Moresby and Rabaul, you can fly with Air Niugini.
Alternative airports near Buka Island
There is one alternative airport to Buka Island (BUA) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Kieta (KIE).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Buka Island?
There is 1 airport in Buka Island: Buka Island Airport (BUA).
What is the best airport to fly from Buka Island?
The most convenient airport to fly from Buka Island is Buka Island Airport (BUA).
How many airlines fly from Buka Island?
There are 2 airlines flying from Buka Island to 3 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Buka Island?
Air Niugini and Airlines PNG are the only airlines flying from Buka Island.
Which alliances are flying from Buka Island?
There are no alliances flying from Buka Island at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Buka Island?
There are roughly 60 flights departing from Buka Island every month (or 14 flights each week), to a total of 3 airports - all within Papua New Guinea.
What is the official name of Buka Island Airport?
The official name of Buka Island Airport is Buka Island Airport.
What is the airport code of Buka Island Airport?
The airport code of Buka Island Airport is BUA.
What are the most popular flights from Buka Island?
Port Moresby, Kieta and Rabaul are the 3 most popular routes from Buka Island. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Buka Island, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Buka Island?
| Buka Island to Port Moresby | 1h 30m |
| Buka Island to Kieta | 45m |
| Buka Island to Rabaul | 50m |
