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Air Niugini

PX ANG

Papua New Guinea · Callsign: NUIGINI

82

Routes

29

Destinations

9

Countries

82

Flights

Route Network

Short-Haul 60
Medium-Haul 16
Long-Haul 6
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Longest Routes

From To Distance Time
POM 🇵🇬 NRT 🇯🇵 5 078 km 388 min
NRT 🇯🇵 POM 🇵🇬 5 078 km 388 min
HKG 🇭🇰 POM 🇵🇬 5 064 km 387 min
POM 🇵🇬 HKG 🇭🇰 5 064 km 387 min
SIN 🇸🇬 POM 🇵🇬 4 935 km 378 min
POM 🇵🇬 SIN 🇸🇬 4 935 km 378 min
POM 🇵🇬 MNL 🇵🇭 3 929 km 307 min
MNL 🇵🇭 POM 🇵🇬 3 929 km 307 min
POM 🇵🇬 DPS 🇮🇩 3 519 km 278 min
DPS 🇮🇩 POM 🇵🇬 3 519 km 278 min
POM 🇵🇬 NAN 🇫🇯 3 389 km 269 min
NAN 🇫🇯 POM 🇵🇬 3 389 km 269 min
POM 🇵🇬 CEB 🇵🇭 3 382 km 269 min
CEB 🇵🇭 POM 🇵🇬 3 382 km 269 min
POM 🇵🇬 SYD 🇦🇺 2 754 km 224 min
SYD 🇦🇺 POM 🇵🇬 2 754 km 224 min
HIR 🇸🇧 NAN 🇫🇯 2 093 km 178 min
NAN 🇫🇯 HIR 🇸🇧 2 093 km 178 min
POM 🇵🇬 BNE 🇦🇺 2 089 km 177 min
BNE 🇦🇺 POM 🇵🇬 2 089 km 177 min

Top Destinations

  • Papua New Guinea 68
  • Australia 4
  • Solomon Islands 2
  • Fiji 2
  • Philippines 2
  • Indonesia 1
  • Hong Kong 1
  • Singapore 1
  • Japan 1

Aircraft Types

  • Dash 8-400 38 routes
  • Fokker 100 30 routes
  • Boeing 737-800 14 routes
  • Dash 8-300 8 routes
  • Boeing 737 8 routes
  • Boeing 767-300 6 routes

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Air Niugini belong to an airline alliance?
Air Niugini is not a member of any major airline alliance. Papua New Guinea's flag carrier operates independently with codeshare agreements with Qantas and other regional carriers. The airline provides essential air connectivity for the island nation.
Where are Air Niugini main hub airports?
Air Niugini's primary hub is Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. The airline connects Port Moresby with domestic destinations across PNG's diverse terrain and international routes to Australia, the Philippines, Japan, and Pacific Island nations.
What cabin classes does Air Niugini offer?
Air Niugini offers Business Class and Economy Class on its Boeing 767 and Fokker aircraft. International routes feature a two-class configuration, while domestic services on smaller aircraft may operate with a single Economy cabin.
What is Air Niugini checked baggage allowance?
Air Niugini Economy passengers receive one free checked bag up to 23 kg on international flights. Business Class includes two bags at 30 kg each. Domestic baggage allowances may vary depending on the aircraft type and route.
Why is Air Niugini essential for Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has extremely limited road infrastructure due to its mountainous terrain and dense rainforest. Air transport is often the only practical way to reach many communities across the country's 600+ islands. Air Niugini provides essential connectivity that links the nation's dispersed population and supports its resource-based economy.