Flying to Papua New Guinea ?
Why not use Air Niugini ?
Air Niugini is the Government-owned national carrier of the young democracy of Papua New Guinea. It was launched in 1973, two years before the country gained its independence from Australia but remaining within the British Commonwealth and keeping Queen Elizabeth II as its monarch.
Based in modern offices overlooking, Port Moresby's Jackson International Airport, Air Niugini is growing quickly as the economy of PNG benefits from the huge new ExxonMobil LNG project, coming on-stream from 2014, which promises to have major macroeconomic impact on the nation. Plus Air Niugini is the choice of airline for many of the thousands of tourists arriving annually to experience the unique culture and wildlife that is at the heart of the island culture.
Air Niugini has a mixed fleet of 19 aircraft which fly to destinations throughout Asia, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Air Niugini is by far the largest airline in a land where roads are largely non-existent , where the capital Port Moresby, has no road connections with any other major town or city and the mountainous terrain means that communities are connected only by air travel between has 578 (mostly grass) airstrips.
Flying to Papua New Guinea with Air Niugini
Air Niugini operates regular flights from the major gateway airport of South East Asia including Flights to Port Moresby from Tokyo, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Honiara and Fiji plus Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns in Australia. For travellers on Business or heading to PNG for pleasure, Air Niugini is the ideal way to fly. It has modern jet aircraft on all its major international routes which operate at convenient times to allow passengers from Europe to connect easily with flights to Port Moresby. Alternative Airlines recommends Singapore's Changi Airport as an ideal connecting point with its spacious, friendly and relaxing terminals and Air Niugini have four flights every week from Singapore to Port Moresby flying aircraft with their two class, business and economy, service. We have tried it - testing both cabins - and its a great way to arrive - and leave - this exciting country !
All Air Niugini's international flights arrive at Port Moresby's small, modern and charming airport - Jackson International, one of the very few airports which we could and have described as charming... However the capital is less so, with its booming economy bringing energy industry and construction workers from all over the world plus an incredible ethnic mix of Papua New Guineans from both the highlands and lowlands. So pick you hotel with care and if you're only spending a day or two on your way to an adventure elsewhere in PNG we'd suggest the Airways Hotel and the Gateway Hotel both convenient for the airport and run with international efficiency. In either look for the small groups of adventurers getting their pre-trek briefings before they fly off to start the gruelling Kokoda Trail trek. In port Moresby a guided taxi ride will show you the fascinating cultural museum; the modern parliament house and the evocative Botanic Gardens.
Exploring PNG with Air Niugini
You cannot travel very far by road from Port Moresby so to experience the real country outside the busy political and commercial capital, you need to fly and Air Niugini is the best way to do so. Connecting its base at Port Moresby with 19 communities across the country, Air Niugini transports locals, ex-pat workers and adventurous holidaymakers to all parts of PNG. Air Niugini flights to Alotau allow travellers easy access to the beautiful Milne Bay which is noted for its coral reef and exquisite scuba diving. Flights to Madang, Wewak and Vamino fly travellers over the mountains to the stunning East Coast . In the interior Mount Hagen has an annual world famous country show where various regional, provincial, even national tribal dance groups gather to celebrate their cultural heritage in the form of a Sing-sing. This is becoming one of PNG's biggest tourist attractions. Really adventurous travellers can go over teh mountains and over the sea to land at Hoskins Airport in the area of PNG called New Britain. From Hard core trekking, to unique cultural experiences, world class scuba diving and a paradise on earth for bird watchers Papua New Guinea has it all ... and .. Air Niugini is the way to explore it all .. in comfort, safety and with a smile on your face.
Booking a flight on Air Niugini with Alternative Airlines
With more than 25 years of experience, Alternative Airlines has developed into a specialist in arranging flights to the more unusual destinations around the world, plus we have a very special relationship with Air Niugini being one of their top performing agents in the UK - particularly in arranging flights within PNG for independent travellers and connecting flights to their network for busy executives.
To book a flight on Air Niugini, simply use our search tool to provide the details of your journey. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch - we can also help you keep up to date with the latest travel news.
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