Flying from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Jacksons International Airport is located in Port Moresby. Operating on the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is 3 hours behind Port Moresby.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from POM to Bangkok. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from POM to Bangkok with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
You'll need an e-visa for Thailand if you have a passport from Papua New Guinea and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Jacksons International Airport to Bangkok, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
To get to POM from central Port Moresby, it takes around 14 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near POM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Jacksons International Airport to Bangkok or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Bangkok
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jacksons International Airport to Bangkok is Rs78,124. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs172,120. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from POM to Bangkok, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Jacksons International Airport to Bangkok is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to show the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from POM to Bangkok. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 6 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Jacksons International Airport to Bangkok, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
After your flight from Jacksons International Airport to Bangkok has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is roughly 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near DMK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from POM to Bangkok:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month for flights from Jacksons International Airport to Bangkok. To skip the crowds, head to Bangkok in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Jacksons International Airport to Bangkok for April to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from POM to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Jacksons International Airport to Bangkok, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are attractions you won't want to skip in Bangkok.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Bangkok and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare options in one go to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Jacksons International Airport to Bangkok.