Non-stop flights from Lihir Island (LNV)
Lihir Island Airport (IATA: LNV, ICAO: AYKY), also known as Lihir Island Airport, is a small airport in Papua New Guinea with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 3 domestic flights from Lihir Island.
The longest flight from Lihir Island LNV is a 359 mile (577 km) non-stop route to Port Moresby POM. This direct flight takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes and is operated by Airlines PNG.
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Airlines flying from Lihir Island Popular destinations from Lihir Island Popular destinations with a stopover International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Lihir Island
In total there are 2 airlines flying from and to Lihir Island. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Lihir Island
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Lihir 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 Lihir Island that require a stopover:
International flights from Lihir Island
Currently there are no international flights departing from Lihir Island. To get from Lihir Island to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Port Moresby or Rabaul.
Domestic flights from Lihir Island
Flights from Lihir Island to Papua New Guinea
There are 3 airports in Papua New Guinea that have non-stop domestic flights from Lihir Island.
To Kavieng and Port Moresby, you can fly with Airlines PNG.
You can fly non-stop to Rabaul with Air Niugini or Airlines PNG.
Alternative airports near Lihir Island
There is one alternative airport to Lihir Island (LNV) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Rabaul (RAB).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lihir Island?
There is 1 airport in Lihir Island: Lihir Island Airport (LNV).
What is the best airport to fly from Lihir Island?
The most convenient airport to fly from Lihir Island is Lihir Island Airport (LNV).
How many airlines fly from Lihir Island?
There are 2 airlines flying from Lihir Island to 3 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Lihir Island?
Airlines PNG and Air Niugini are the only airlines flying from Lihir Island.
Which alliances are flying from Lihir Island?
There are no alliances flying from Lihir Island at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Lihir Island?
There are roughly 70 flights departing from Lihir 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 Lihir Island Airport?
The official name of Lihir Island Airport is Lihir Island Airport.
What is the airport code of Lihir Island Airport?
The airport code of Lihir Island Airport is LNV.
What are the most popular flights from Lihir Island?
Rabaul, Port Moresby and Kavieng are the 3 most popular routes from Lihir Island. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Lihir Island, please use our flight map.
