Update: Air Niugini have resumed domestic operations from 6 abril 2020 after having had to suspend flights due to the outbreak of Covid-19.
Air Niugini is the national flag carrier of Papua New Guinea. The airline connects major cities in Pacific Asia, serving 25 domestic destinations within Papua New Guinea, as well as 4 international destinations in 10 countries across Asia and Oceania.
Alternative Airlines offer you exclusive access thanks to our unique relationship with Air Niugini as well as very competitive inclusive fares in USD, UK Pounds or Euros and many more, with guaranteed connections from Europe to Papua New Guinea. Book flights securely, in English, and with the support of our expert customer service team.
The airline operates scheduled flights from Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila, Tokyo, Honiara, Port Vila, Nadi, Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney. a variety of convenient connections from Europe and the United Kingdom are also offered.
País | CITY | Aeropuerto |
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Australia | Brisbane | Brisbane Airport |
Australia | Cairns | Aeropuerto de Cairns |
Australia | Sydney | Sydney Airport |
Australia | Townsville | Townsville Airport |
China | Hong Kong | Aeropuerto Internacional de Hong Kong |
Federated States of Micronesia | Chuuk | Chuuk International Airport |
Federated States of Micronesia | Pohnpei | Pohnpei International Airport |
Fiyi | Nadi | Nadi International Airport |
Indonesia | Denpasar | Ngurah Rai International Airport |
Indonesia | Jacarta | Aeropuerto Internacional Soekarno-Hatta |
Indonesia | Jayapura | Sentani Airport |
Japón | Kagoshima | Kagoshima Airport |
Japón | Tokio | Narita International Airport |
Malasia | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
New Zealand | Auckland | Auckland Airport |
Filipinas | Cebu | Mactan-Cebu International Airport |
Filipinas | Manila | Aeropuerto Internacional Ninoy Aquino |
Singapur | Singapur | Aeropuerto de Singapur Changi |
Islas Salomón | Honiara | Honiara International Airport |
Estados Unidos | Honolulu | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
Vanuatu | Port Vila | Port Vila Airport |
CITY | Aeropuerto | IATA |
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Alotau | Gurney Airport | GUR |
Buka | Buka Airport | BUA |
Bulolo | Bulolo Airport | BUL |
Daru | Daru Airport | DAU |
Goroka | Goroka Airport | GKA |
Kavieng | Kavieng Airport | KVG |
Kieta | Kieta Airport | KIE |
Kimbe/Hoskins | Hoskins Airport | HKN |
Kundiawa | Chimbu Airport | CMU |
Lae | Lae Nadzab Airport | LAE |
Lihir Island | Kunaye Airport | LNV |
Los Negros Island | Momote Airport | MAS |
Madang | Madang Airport | MAG |
Manus Island | Momote Airport | MAS |
Mendi | Mendi Airport | MDU |
Moro | Moro Airport | MXH |
Mount Hagen | Mount Hagen Airport | HGU |
Popondetta | Girua Airport | PNP |
Puerto moresby | Aeropuerto Internacional de Jackson | POM |
Rabaul | Rabaul Airport | RAB |
Tabubil | Tabubil Airport | TBG |
Tari | Tari Airport | TIZ |
Vanimo | Vanimo Airport | VAI |
Wapenamanda | Wapenamanda Airport | WBM |
Wewak | Wewak International Airport | WWK |
Baggage allowances for carry-on luggage are as follows for Business and Economy class:
Business Class: Two cabin bags not exceeding 14kgs (30lbs). The sum total of three dimensions of both pieces must not exceed 50 x 30 x 20 cm = 100cm (40inches)
Economy Class: One cabin bag not exceeding 7kgs (15lbs). The total measurement must not exceed 50 x 30 x 20 cm = 100cm (40 inches)
In addition to baggage allowance, passengers are allowed a reasonable number of personal iteams, including a small handbag, overcoat/jacket/wrap, a small camera, and reading materiel.
Free checked baggage allowance will depend on route and ticket fare.
Economy passengers are entitled to 16kg on domestic routes, 25kg on routes to/from PNG-TYO, and 30kg on all other international routes - except on routes to/from North America, where 23kg per piece (2 pieces max).
Business passengers are entitled to 20kg on domestic routes, and 40kg on all other international routes - except to/from North America, where 2 pieces at 32kg each are allowed.
Club members receive extra baggage allowance, as explained in the table below.
ROUTE | Clase Económica | Business |
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Nacional | Standard: 16kg Club Member: 25kg |
Standard: 20kg Club Member: 29kg |
To/from Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney | Standard: 30kg Club Member: 46kg |
Standard: 40kg Club Member: 56kg |
To/from PNG-TYO | Standard: 25kg Club Member: 35kg |
Standard: 40kg Club Member: 45kg |
All other international routes | Standard: 30kg Club Member: 35kg |
Standard: 40kg Club Member: 45kg |
To/from North America | Standard: 2 pieces at 23kg each Club Member: 2 pieces at 23kg each |
Standard: 2 pieces at 32kg each Club Member: 2 pieces at 32kg each |
For International flights: Passengers should check-in 3 hours before their flight departure time.
For Domestic flights: Passengers should check-in 2 hours before their flight departure time.
Online check-in is available through the Air Niugini website. Online check-in is available from 24 hours up to 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Most domestic routes have Economy Class only, while all international routes offer both service classes (except for services to Cairns and selected afternoon services to Brisbane).
Food: The airline offers food and beverages on almost all flights. On domestic routes, a snack and drink are served. On all international routes, a meal is served. The airlines offer an in-flight Duty-Free shop on all international flights.
Entertainment: Stay entertained onboard as they offer entertainment on selected international routes. Most domestic flights offer movies and a range of music. Air Niugini also offer a magazine, "Paradise magazine", is complimentary on most flights. The magazine, produced every 2 months, contains a range of Papua New Guinea information and stories, as well as flight details and route maps.
Enjoy comfortable seating in a bright, modern, and clean cabin.
Business Class passengers enjoy more comfort. Air Niugini offers travellers extra baggage allowance, a lounge service for travellers to relax before their flights, priority check-in and boarding.
Food: The airline's premium catering service delivers the crème de la crème of in-flight cuisine to those who travel in business class
Entertainment: Throughout your flight, you can keep entertained with Air Niugini's in-flight entertainment system and stay connected with friends and family Wi-Fi connectivity.
Enjoy wider seats, with greater recline.
Business passengers can access a number of lounges at domestic and international airports. A full list can be found here.
Lounges are managed by Air Niugini VIP Lounge staff, serving a wide range of hot and cold buffet meals throughout the day.
On domestic routes, all passengers will receive a snack and drink. On all international routes, a meal is served.
Air Niugini offers passengers a range of special meals to meet their dietary, religious and medical requirements, on request.
Please note that these special meal requests are offered only on our International flights - special meals are not offered on our domestic flights. Passengers are welcome to bring their own snacks.
All special meals must be requested at least 24 hours in advance of scheduled flight departure. This can be done by selecting your chosen meal preference from the drop-down option during the Alternative Airlines booking process, or by contacting our customer service team.
Special meal options include:
Asian Vegetarian | Comida para bebés | Comida infantil | Dieta blanda |
Diabetic Meal | Fruit Platter | Gluten Free Meal | Hindu Meal |
Comida kosher | Low Calorie Meal | Low Cholesterol Low Fat Meal | Low Sodium |
Moslem Meal | Comida sin lactosa | Raw Vegetarian Meal | Seafood Meal |
Vegetarian Meal Non Dairy | Vegetarian Jain Meal | Vegetarian Meal Lacto Ovo | Comida oriental vegetariana |
Air Niugini offers entertainment on selected international routes, including flights to Cairns, Honiara, and Nadi, but passengers to Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Singapore, Manila, Hong Kong, and Tokyo are offered movies and a range of music. Entertainment is not usually provided on domestic flights. There is also an inflight magazine and duty free shopping to keep passengers entertained.
Domestic Routes:
International Routes:
Air Niguini has a loyalty program called Destinations. Passengers can earn points on all Air Niugini’s flights, as well as any one of the airline's growing number of partners. The program is free to join - although serious flyers can sign up to the program's executive club.
Collecting points: During the booking process, there is an option to select the frequent flyer program of your choice. Simply select 'Destinations' and add your personal Air Niugini membership number to add your points.
Air Niugini is not part of an airline alliance program.
Air Niugini has codeshare agreements with Qantas and Solomon Airlines. Under a codesahre agreement, a flight might be ticketed by Air Niugini, but the actual flight will be operated by a partner airline, or vice versa.
As of Februrary 2020, the airline operates a fleet of Boeing aircraft, mostly Boeing 737 variants and two 767, along with smaller Fokker aircraft:
AIRCRAFT TYPE | NÚMERO EN SERVICIO | ECONOMY PASSENGERS | BUSINESS PASSENGERS | NOTES |
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Boeing 737-700 | 1 | 106 | 16 | / |
Boeing 737-800 | 1 | 138 | 20 | / |
Boeing 737 max 8 | (4 ordered) | TBA | TBA | Delivery in 2020 |
Boeing 767-300 ER | 2 | 160 | 28 | / |
Fokker 70 | 8 | 80 | n/a | / |
Fokker 100 | 7 | 93 | 8 | / |
There are many different special service requests that you might like to make, including mobility assistance, requesting an extra seat or requesting permission to fly with special service animals or medical equipment.
Whatever your need, Alternative Airlines can help with your flight booking. Requests for special services can be made at the time of booking, by completing the special request form - we then pass this information on to the airline. Or, you can contact our customer service team - more information can be found here.
Jacksons International Airport (IATA: POM) is the largest airport in Papua New Guinea and is the main hub for Air Niugini and Airlines PNG. Other airlines which fly to and from Jacksons International Airport include Phillippine Airlines, QantasLink, Virgin Australia, and PNG Air. Jacksons International Airport currently only has one runway.
The following airlines operate similar routes to the ones operated by Air Niugini: