Non-stop flights to Buka Island (BUA)
Buka Island Airport is a small airport in Papua New Guinea. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to Buka Island.
On this page
All direct flights to Buka Island Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Buka Island Best time to visit Buka Island Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 43 flights arriving at Buka Island Airport, which are 7 flights per week or 1 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Buka Island are routes from Rabaul (RAB) in Papua New Guinea and Kieta (KIE), also in Papua New Guinea. These two routes together are operated 30 times this month, and make up for 70% of all monthly arrivals at Buka Island Airport.
The longest flight to Buka Island BUA is departing from Port Moresby (POM). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 580 miles (933 km).
List of all direct flights to Buka Island
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Buka Island, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Buka Island.
Airlines flying to Buka Island
Currently, there are 2 airlines that fly to Buka Island. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all BUA flights:
What is the best time to visit Buka Island?
🌴 Tropical
Buka Island is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Buka Island is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
Business class flights to Buka Island
There are 2 airports that have flights to Buka Island in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to BUA are listed below:
International flights to Buka Island
Currently there are no international flights to Buka Island. The only flights to Buka Island are domestic flights within Papua New Guinea. To get to Buka Island from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Port Moresby or Rabaul.
Domestic flights to Buka Island
Flights from Papua New Guinea to Buka Island
There are 3 airports in Papua New Guinea that have non-stop domestic flights to Buka Island.
From Kieta, direct flights are offered by Airlines PNG.
From Port Moresby, the only airline with direct flights is Air Niugini.
From Rabaul, you can fly non-stop with Air Niugini or Airlines PNG.
All flights from Papua New Guinea
Alternative airports near Buka Island
Flying to an alternative airport near Buka Island could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Buka Island (BUA) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) 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 into Buka Island?
The most convenient airport to fly into Buka Island is Buka Island Airport (BUA).
How many airlines fly to Buka Island?
There are 2 airlines flying to Buka Island from 3 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Buka Island?
Airlines PNG and Air Niugini are the only airlines flying to Buka Island.
Which alliances are flying to Buka Island?
There are no alliances flying to Buka Island at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Buka Island?
There are roughly 43 flights arriving at Buka Island every month (or 7 flights each week), from 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 to Buka Island?
Rabaul, Kieta and Port Moresby are the 3 most popular routes to Buka Island. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Buka Island, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Buka Island?
| Rabaul to Buka Island | 40m |
| Kieta to Buka Island | 45m |
| Port Moresby to Buka Island | 1h 30m |
