Air Niugini

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Air Niugini is the national airline of Papua New Guinea, headquartered in Port Moresby and operating scheduled international services across the South Pacific, Asia, and select Australian gateways.

Air Niugini (image credit to Air Niugini Official FB)

The airline was established in 1973 and continues to function as the principal air link between Papua New Guinea and Australia, supporting both passenger travel and regional trade flows.

In Australia, Air Niugini operates services primarily into major eastern seaboard airports including Sydney Airport, Brisbane Airport, and Cairns Airport. These routes connect to Port Moresby as the central hub, with onward domestic PNG connections.

As of 2026, Air Niugini maintains a regional international network covering destinations in Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Solomon Islands, Fiji, and select Asian cities. The airline operates a mixed fleet of narrow-body and turboprop aircraft configured for medium-haul and short-haul operations, supporting both business and leisure travel demand.