Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
Papua New Guinea's primary international gateway.
- ›Named after John Jackson, a WWII Royal Australian Air Force officer who served in PNG.
- ›Served as a strategic military base during the Pacific campaign of World War II.
- ›Managed by the National Airports Corporation (NAC) of Papua New Guinea.
- ›Located approximately 8 kilometres northeast of Port Moresby's CBD.
- ›It is the busiest airport in Papua New Guinea by both passenger numbers and flight movements.
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is Papua New Guinea's primary international gateway, named after Royal Australian Air Force brothers who served in the region during World War II. Situated approximately 8 kilometres from Port Moresby's central business district, it has long served as the hub for Air Niugini and the connecting link between PNG's remote highlands, islands, and the outside world. The airport handles the bulk of international traffic to the country while also acting as a critical domestic hub serving destinations across one of the world's most geographically diverse nations.
- International Terminal — Handles all international arrivals and departures with immigration, customs, and duty-free facilities.
- Domestic Terminal — Serves extensive domestic routes connecting Port Moresby to regional centres and remote airstrips across PNG.
- Taxis available from the designated rank outside the arrivals hall
- Hotel shuttle services offered by major Port Moresby hotels upon prior arrangement
- Private hire vehicles and pre-booked transfers recommended for safety
- Car rental desks available within the terminal from operators including Avis and Budget
- Holiday Inn Port Moresby
- Airways Hotel Port Moresby
- Crowne Plaza Port Moresby
- Lamana Hotel
- Gateway Hotel Port Moresby
Inside the airport, food and beverage options are limited and best suited for light snacks, coffee, and basic meals in the departure lounge. The Gateway Hotel adjacent to the airport perimeter offers a more comfortable dining experience for travellers with longer layovers. Port Moresby city has a growing restaurant scene featuring local PNG cuisine alongside international options, though most visitors dine within secure hotel precincts.
- Pre-arrange your airport transfer with your hotel in advance, as independent street taxis carry safety risks for unfamiliar visitors.
- Carry kina (PGK) in cash as card acceptance can be unreliable at smaller outlets within the terminal.
- Allow extra time for domestic connections, as check-in processes and security can be slow during peak periods.
- Confirm your domestic flight booking directly with Air Niugini or PNG Air before travel, as schedules can change with little notice.
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