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Travel - International Note Although most visits are trouble free, law and order is very poor in many parts of the country. There have been incidents of assaults and robbery in Lae, Port Moresby and areas of the Highland Provinces; caution should be exercised when visiting these areas. Air Papua New Guinea’s national airline is Air Niugini (PX) (website: www.airniugini.com.pg); it is also served by Qantas (QF), amongst others. Approximate flight times The total flying time from Port Moresby to London is up to 30 hours (using current services and routes), but the journey takes at least two days to complete. International airports Port Moresby (POM) (Jacksons) is 11km (7 miles) from the city. There are direct flights to Australia and Singapore. Duty free and banking facilities are available at the airport. Buses and taxis are available to the city (travel time – 20 to 60 minutes). Departure tax Kina30 is levied on international flights. Children under two years of age and passengers not leaving the airport are exempt. Sea The international ports are Alotau, Kieta (North Solomons), Lae, Madang, Momote (Manus), Port Moresby, Rabaul (New Britain) and Wewak (Sepik). Passenger/cruise lines running regular services include Lindblad, Peter Deilmann, Society Expeditions and World Discoverer. Main cargo/passenger lines include Austasia and Bank Line. |