Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Jacksons International Airport (POM): what you need to know
Port Moresby is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin and follows the UTC+10 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DRW to POM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Darwin International Airport to Jacksons International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DRW and POM:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
Right now, Rs121,327 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs253,008. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DRW to POM, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Jacksons International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
When it comes to Darwin International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.13% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Darwin to Darwin International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near DRW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Jacksons International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Jacksons International Airport (POM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Darwin International Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near POM instead:
Getting from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to central Port Moresby
From Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Jacksons International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Port Moresby. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Darwin International Airport to Jacksons International Airport for December if you want to visit Port Moresby during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DRW to POM in August. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
You've done Port Moresby, now it's time to explore other parts of Papua New Guinea. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Lae to check off its leading sights. From Lae War Cemetery to Lae Botanic Gardens and Amelia Earhart Memorial Lae PNG, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Your journey through Papua New Guinea wouldn't feel complete without exploring Popondetta. Doreen Park is among the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Port Moresby.