Overview

Places of interest in Papua New Guinea

Overview
1 Jacksons International Airport
Gateway to lush jungles and vibrant cultures
Serving Port Moresby, this airport handles domestic and regional flights, connecting PNG’s capital to major hubs. Modern facilities include a single runway, passenger terminal, cargo services and efficient operations.
1 Botanical Gardens
POI
1 Port Moresby
City
1 Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery
Cemetery
2 Nature Park
Park
1 Koki Fish Market
Marketplace
2 Mount Hagen Airport
Gateway to lush highland adventures
Serving the highland capital of Papua New Guinea, this regional airport sits at 1,500 meters elevation. It connects remote communities via short‑haul flights and supports tourism to nearby cultural sites.
2 Kamnga Wurr Market
Marketplace
3 Lae Nadzab Airport
Gateway to lush jungles and vibrant culture
Serving Papua New Guinea’s eastern Highlands, this regional airport connects Lae to major cities and remote communities. It features a single asphalt runway, modern navigation aids and regular flights to Port Moresby and international destinations.
3 Lae Market
Marketplace
4 Rabaul Airport
Gateway to volcanic adventure and rainforest
Serving Rabaul on New Britain Island, this airport connects remote communities to Port Moresby and international flights. Its single asphalt runway handles regional aircraft amid volcanic landscapes and tropical weather.
2 Rabaul
City
4 Kokopo Market
Marketplace
5 Goroka Airport
Gateway to lush highland valleys and volcanoes
Located high in the Central Highlands, this airport serves Goroka and surrounding communities. The runway sits amid lush rainforest, offering scenic views of volcanic peaks and dense vegetation during approach.
2 Mount Wilhelm
Peak
5 Goroka market
Marketplace
6 Hoskins Airport
Gateway to lush highland adventures
Located near Port Moresby’s suburbs, Hoskins Airport serves domestic flights and regional cargo operations. The single asphalt runway supports aircraft up to Boeing 737 size, while nearby facilities handle passenger transfers efficiently.
7 Wewak Airport
Gateway to lush jungles and vibrant culture
Serving the coastal city on Papua New Guinea’s northern coast, this regional airport offers flights to Port Moresby and nearby islands. The runway sits near mangrove wetlands and the terminal provides basic amenities for travelers.
6 Wewak Market
Marketplace
8 Madang Airport
Gateway to tropical rainforests and coral reefs
Serving the coastal town of Madang on PNG's northern coast, this regional airport offers flights to Port Moresby and nearby islands. The runway sits beside a clear lagoon, providing scenic views for arrivals.
7 Madang Market
Marketplace
9 Girua Airport
Gateway to lush jungles and remote islands
Located on the island of New Ireland, this regional airport serves as a gateway to Papua New Guinea’s remote eastern provinces. It offers limited commercial flights and connects travelers to nearby towns and natural attractions.
3 Kokoda Track
POI
10 Gurney Airport
Gateway to lush jungles and remote islands
Serving Port Moresby’s northern region, this regional airport offers flights to domestic hubs and nearby islands. The runway sits amid tropical rainforest, providing a gateway for tourism and essential supplies.
4 Alotau
City
8 Alotau Market
Marketplace
11 Daru Airport
Gateway to lush islands and vibrant culture
Serving the northern coast of Papua New Guinea, this regional airport connects Port Moresby and other key cities via daily flights. The terminal offers basic amenities, while nearby beaches provide scenic relaxation.
12 Tari Airport
Gateway to remote island adventures
A regional hub in Papua New Guinea’s highlands, Tari Airport serves remote communities and supports agricultural trade. It features a short gravel runway, basic terminal facilities and regular flights to Port Moresby and nearby airstrips.
13 Buka Island Airport
Gateway to pristine coral reefs and lush jungles
A small public airstrip on Buka Island serves regional flights between Port Moresby and the island’s capital, providing essential connectivity for residents and visitors in Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay Province.
9 Central Market Road
POI
14 Kavieng Airport
Gateway to lush islands and volcanic adventures
Regional hub on New Ireland island, connecting to Port Moresby and other islands. The airport features a single asphalt runway, basic terminal facilities and serves as a gateway for tourism and local commerce.
5 Kavieng
Town
15 Momote Airport
Gateway to lush jungles and vibrant culture
Serving the remote island of New Ireland, this small airport connects travelers to Port Moresby and regional hubs via short flights. Runway accommodates light aircraft; facilities are basic but functional.
16 Tabubil Airport
Gateway to the lush Kokoda Trail region
Serving Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands, Tabubil Airport connects remote mining communities to international flights. The runway accommodates large aircraft, while nearby airstrips support regional transport across rugged terrain for logistics.
3 Sepik River
River
17 Kiunga Airport
Gateway to lush jungles and pristine rivers
A remote airstrip on Papua New Guinea's western coast serves Kiunga and surrounding communities. It connects to Port Moresby via short flights, offering access to the region’s rainforest and riverine landscapes.
18 Wapenamanda Airport
Gateway to lush jungles and remote villages
Regional hub serving the highland town of Wapenamanda, connecting remote communities to Port Moresby and other cities via short runway flights. The airport features basic facilities and a single asphalt strip.
19 Mendi Airport
Gateway to lush highland adventures
Located near the town of Mendi in Eastern Highlands Province, this regional airport serves as a gateway to surrounding highland communities. It features a single asphalt runway and basic facilities for domestic flights.
4 Lake Kutubu
POI
20 Vanimo Airport
Gateway to lush rainforest and vibrant culture
Serving the coastal town of Vanimo on Papua New Guinea’s northern coast, this regional airport offers short‑haul flights to Port Moresby and nearby islands. The runway sits near mangrove wetlands, providing scenic views.
21 Lab Lab Airport
Gateway to lush jungles and remote islands
Lab Airport serves the remote town of Lab in Papua New Guinea’s highlands, offering short flights to Port Moresby and nearby airstrips. The runway is gravel, surrounded by rugged terrain and dense rainforest.
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