Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Goroka Airport (GKA): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SYD to GKA flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Goroka Airport. Jacksons International Airport is a top stopover on the SYD to GKA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Goroka Airport (GKA)
R 8,251 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Goroka Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 28,629. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to GKA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Goroka Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYD to GKA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, data shows 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Goroka Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Goroka Airport (GKA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Goroka Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GKA instead:
Getting from Goroka Airport (GKA) to central Goroka
Goroka Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from central Goroka. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Goroka Airport (GKA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Goroka Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Goroka in February.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Goroka Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. November is the warmest month in Goroka, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to GKA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
You've visited Goroka, now it's time to discover other parts of Papua New Guinea. Journey about 418 kilometres south-east to Port Moresby to tick off its must-visit sights. From Port Moresby Nature Park to National Orchid Garden and National Museum and Art Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Lae is another standout destination in Papua New Guinea and is around 193 kilometres east of Goroka. No journey is complete without experiencing Lae War Cemetery, Lae Botanic Gardens and Amelia Earhart Memorial Lae PNG.
