Non-stop flights to Rabaul (RAB)
Rabaul Airport is the second largest airport in Papua New Guinea. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 6 domestic flights to Rabaul.
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All direct flights to Rabaul Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Rabaul Best time to visit Rabaul Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 128 flights arriving at Rabaul Airport, which are 28 flights per week or 4 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Rabaul are routes from Port Moresby (POM) in Papua New Guinea and Hoskins (HKN), also in Papua New Guinea. These two routes together are operated 78 times this month, and make up for 61% of all monthly arrivals at Rabaul Airport.
The longest flight to Rabaul RAB is departing from Port Moresby (POM). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 499 miles (803 km).
List of all direct flights to Rabaul
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Rabaul, 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 Rabaul.
Airlines flying to Rabaul
Currently, there are 2 airlines that fly to Rabaul. Most flights to Rabaul are operated by Airlines PNG, as they connect 6 airports to RAB. That’s around 2 times as much as Air Niugini, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Rabaul. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all RAB flights:
What is the best time to visit Rabaul?
🌴 Tropical
Rabaul 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 Rabaul 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 Rabaul
There are 3 airports that have flights to Rabaul in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to RAB are listed below:
International flights to Rabaul
Currently there are no international flights to Rabaul. The only flights to Rabaul are domestic flights within Papua New Guinea. To get to Rabaul from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Port Moresby or Lae.
Domestic flights to Rabaul
Flights from Papua New Guinea to Rabaul
There are several airports within Papua New Guinea that have domestic flights to Rabaul (6 in total).
From Buka Island, you can fly non-stop with Air Niugini or Airlines PNG.
From Hoskins, the only airline with direct flights is Airlines PNG.
From Kavieng, you can fly non-stop with Air Niugini or Airlines PNG.
From Kieta and Lae, you can fly with Airlines PNG.
From Port Moresby, you can fly non-stop with Air Niugini or Airlines PNG.
All flights from Papua New Guinea
Alternative airports near Rabaul
Unfortunately, there are no alternative airports to Rabaul (RAB) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Rabaul?
There is 1 airport in Rabaul: Rabaul Airport (RAB).
What is the best airport to fly into Rabaul?
The most convenient airport to fly into Rabaul is Rabaul Airport (RAB).
How many airlines fly to Rabaul?
There are 2 airlines flying to Rabaul from 6 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Rabaul?
Airlines PNG and Air Niugini are the only airlines flying to Rabaul.
Which alliances are flying to Rabaul?
There are no alliances flying to Rabaul at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Rabaul?
There are roughly 128 flights arriving at Rabaul every month (or 28 flights each week), from a total of 6 airports - all within Papua New Guinea.
What is the official name of Rabaul Airport?
The official name of Rabaul Airport is Rabaul Airport.
What is the airport code of Rabaul Airport?
The airport code of Rabaul Airport is RAB.
What are the most popular flights to Rabaul?
Port Moresby, Hoskins and Kavieng are the 3 most popular routes to Rabaul. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Rabaul, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Rabaul?
| Port Moresby to Rabaul | 1h 20m |
| Hoskins to Rabaul | 1h |
| Kavieng to Rabaul | 35m |
| Buka Island to Rabaul | 40m |
| Lae to Rabaul | 1h 50m |
