Travelling from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Nadzab Airport (LAE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Choose from 55 weekly Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Air Niugini is the earliest available. Air Niugini operates the last service of the day at 16:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your POM to LAE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
PNG Air is your ticket to exploring Lae (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Papua New Guinea!). Browse the direct flights from Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with PNG Air on this route.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Airport. Madang Airport is a popular stopover on the POM to LAE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Nadzab Airport (LAE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Airport flight is R 1,486. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,806. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from POM to LAE by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from POM to LAE.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Airport.
Handy information about Jacksons International Airport (POM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jacksons International Airport, data shows 59.86% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Jacksons International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Port Moresby. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near POM:
Getting from Nadzab Airport (LAE) to central Lae
From Nadzab Airport, Lae is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Nadzab Airport (LAE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lae. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Jacksons International Airport to Nadzab Airport for February if you want to go to Lae during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from POM to LAE around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
You've done Lae, now it's time to discover more of Papua New Guinea. Journey around 306 kilometres south to Port Moresby to tick off its leading attractions. From Port Moresby Nature Park to National Orchid Garden and National Museum and Art Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Next? Journey to Mount Hagen. It's roughly 322 kilometres west of Lae and is home to highlights including Mount Wilhelm and Saint Paul's Catholic Church.
