Travelling from London to Jacksons International Airport (POM): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Jacksons International Airport (POM), you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Port Moresby is ten hours ahead of London. Jacksons International Airport is located in Port Moresby, which runs on the UTC+10 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to POM, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're hoping to explore another city along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Changi International Airport (SIN) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to POM.
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
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Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
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London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Jacksons International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Jacksons International Airport (POM)
Have a late flight from London to Jacksons International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near POM and turn out the lights sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Jacksons International Airport is R 9,137. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,823. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to POM. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable London to Jacksons International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from London to Jacksons International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from London to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Jacksons International Airport (POM). June is the peak month for travel to Port Moresby. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
When booking your London to POM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. December is the warmest month in Port Moresby, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Jacksons International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Port Moresby
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Port Moresby right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from London to Jacksons International Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Port Moresby when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Port Moresby Nature Park followed by Experience PNG and South Sea Horizons.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
Keep seeking out new experiences by exploring more of Papua New Guinea. Popondetta is around 137 kilometres north-east of Port Moresby and is full of things to see and do, including Doreen Park.
Your travels through Papua New Guinea isn't complete without visiting Bulolo. McAdam National Park is a highlight in this destination, which is around 257 kilometres north of Port Moresby.
