Non-stop flights to Port Moresby (POM)
Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby Airport) is the largest airport in Papua New Guinea. It is Papua New Guinea's main international airport. In total there are 29 airports around the world that have direct flights to Port Moresby, spread around 29 cities in 9 countries. Currently, there are 18 domestic flights to Port Moresby.
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All direct flights to Port Moresby Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Port Moresby Best time to visit Port Moresby Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,395 flights arriving at Port Moresby Airport, which are 47 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Port Moresby are routes from Lae (LAE) in Papua New Guinea and Mount Hagen (HGU), also in Papua New Guinea. These two routes together are operated 504 times this month, and make up for 36% of all monthly arrivals at Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby Airport).
The longest flight to Port Moresby POM is departing from Guangzhou (CAN). This non-stop flight takes around 7 hours and covers a distance of 3,223 miles (5,187 km).
List of all direct flights to Port Moresby
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Port Moresby, 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 Port Moresby.
Airlines flying to Port Moresby
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Port Moresby. Most flights to Port Moresby are operated by Air Niugini, as they connect 27 airports to POM. That’s around 2 times as much as Airlines PNG, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Port Moresby. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all POM flights:
What is the best time to visit Port Moresby?
🌴 Tropical
Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby 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.
Long-Haul Flights to Port Moresby
Explore all long-haul flights to Port Moresby with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Port Moresby
There are 19 airports that have flights to Port Moresby in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to POM are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Port Moresby
There are intercontinental flights to Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby Airport) (POM) from China, Japan, Eastern Asia and South-Eastern Asia, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia or Central Asia.
Non-stop flights from China to Port Moresby
China Southern is currently the only airline flying non-stop from China to Port Moresby. They fly year-round from Guangzhou (CAN).
Non-stop flights from Japan to Port Moresby
Air Niugini is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Japan to Port Moresby. They fly seasonal from Tokyo (NRT).
Non-stop flights from East Asia to Port Moresby
Air Niugini is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Eastern Asia to Port Moresby. They fly year-round from Hong Kong (HKG).
Non-stop flights from South-East Asia to Port Moresby
Air Niugini: year-round flights from Manila (MNL) and Singapore (SIN).
Philippine Airlines: year-round flights from Manila (MNL).
International flights to Port Moresby
Flights from Australia to Port Moresby
There are 3 airports in Australia that have non-stop flights to Port Moresby.
From Brisbane, you can fly non-stop with Air Niugini or Qantas (Oneworld).
From Cairns, the only airline with direct flights is Air Niugini.
From Sydney, you can fly non-stop with Air Niugini or Qantas (Oneworld).
All flights from Australia
Flights from China to Port Moresby
Guangzhou is the only city in China with direct flights to Port Moresby. From Guangzhou, direct flights are offered by China Southern.
All flights from China
Flights from Fiji to Port Moresby
In Fiji, the only airport that has a direct connection to Port Moresby is Nadi. From Nadi, direct flights are offered by Air Niugini.
All flights from Fiji
Flights from Hong Kong to Port Moresby
There is 1 airport in Hong Kong that has a direct connection to Port Moresby, which is Hong Kong. From Hong Kong, direct flights are offered by Air Niugini.
All flights from Hong Kong
Flights from Japan to Port Moresby
In Japan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Port Moresby is Tokyo. From Tokyo, direct flights are offered by Air Niugini. This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
All flights from Japan
Flights from New Zealand to Port Moresby
Auckland is the only city in New Zealand with direct flights to Port Moresby. From Auckland, direct flights are offered by Air Niugini. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
All flights from New Zealand
Flights from Philippines to Port Moresby
There is 1 airport in Philippines that has a direct connection to Port Moresby, which is Manila. From Manila, you can fly non-stop with Air Niugini or Philippine Airlines.
All flights from Philippines
Flights from Singapore to Port Moresby
Singapore is the only city in Singapore with direct flights to Port Moresby. From Singapore, direct flights are offered by Air Niugini.
All flights from Singapore
Flights from Solomon Islands to Port Moresby
In Solomon Islands, the only airport that has a direct connection to Port Moresby is Honiara. From Honiara, you can fly non-stop with Air Niugini or Solomon Airlines.
All flights from Solomon Islands
Domestic flights to Port Moresby
Flights from Papua New Guinea to Port Moresby
There are lots of domestic flights to Port Moresby (POM). 18 airports in Papua New Guinea have direct flights to the airport.
From Alotau, you can fly non-stop with Air Niugini or Airlines PNG.
From Buka Island, the only airline with direct flights is Air Niugini.
From Daru, Goroka and Hoskins, all direct flights to Port Moresby are operated by Air Niugini and Airlines PNG.
From Kavieng, you can fly non-stop to Port Moresby with Air Niugini.
From Kiunga, Lae and Madang, all direct flights to Port Moresby are operated by Air Niugini and Airlines PNG.
From Manus Island, the only airline with direct flights is Air Niugini.
From Mendi, direct flights are offered by Airlines PNG.
From Mount Hagen, Popondetta, Rabaul, Tabubil and Tari, all direct flights to Port Moresby are operated by Air Niugini and Airlines PNG.
From Wapenamanda and Wewak, you can fly with Air Niugini.
All flights from Papua New Guinea
Alternative airports near Port Moresby
Flying to an alternative airport near Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby (POM) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Popondetta (PNP).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Port Moresby?
There is 1 airport in Port Moresby: Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby Airport) (POM).
What is the best airport to fly into Port Moresby?
The most convenient airport to fly into Port Moresby is Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby Airport) (POM).
How many airlines fly to Port Moresby?
There are 6 airlines flying to Port Moresby from 29 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Port Moresby?
Air Niugini, Airlines PNG and Qantas operate most flights to Port Moresby. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Port Moresby?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying to Port Moresby.
How many nonstop flights are there to Port Moresby?
There are roughly 1,395 flights arriving at Port Moresby every month (or 329 flights each week), from a total of 29 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Port Moresby Airport?
The official name of Port Moresby Airport is Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby Airport).
What is the airport code of Port Moresby Airport?
The airport code of Port Moresby Airport is POM.
What are the most popular flights to Port Moresby?
Lae, Mount Hagen and Goroka are the 3 most popular routes to Port Moresby. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Port Moresby, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Port Moresby?
| Lae to Port Moresby | 55m |
| Mount Hagen to Port Moresby | 1h |
| Goroka to Port Moresby | 1h 5m |
| Rabaul to Port Moresby | 1h 25m |
| Hoskins to Port Moresby | 1h 30m |
