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In short

Air Niugini is the flag carrier of Papua New Guinea, based at Jacksons International in Port Moresby. It flies to 22 domestic and 10 international destinations in Papua New Guinea, Australia, the Pacific and Asia, linking towns across PNG with its neighbours. It is not in an alliance and runs a loyalty programme called Destinations. Cabins are Business and Economy.

Air Niugini is the flag carrier of Papua New Guinea, based at Port Moresby. It runs a domestic network to the country’s major airports, while its subsidiary Link PNG serves smaller airstrips, and it flies internationally to Australia, the Pacific and Asia.

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What to expect

Air Niugini (IATA: PX, ICAO: ANG) is the national airline of Papua New Guinea, headquartered in Air Niugini House at Port Moresby International Airport. From Port Moresby it flies to 22 domestic and ten international destinations, and it is the airline most visitors use to reach Papua New Guinea from Australia and Asia and to travel between its provinces.

National carrier since 1973 and its owners

Air Niugini was founded in November 1973 as Papua New Guinea's national carrier. The government held 60% of the shares at the start, and the Australian airlines Ansett, Qantas and TAA held the rest. By 1980 the government owned the airline outright. Alan Milne is chief executive and Karl Yalo chairman.

Port Moresby hub and Australian routes

Port Moresby is the hub for the whole network. International routes reach Brisbane, Cairns and Sydney in Australia, Manila, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Domestic flights connect the capital with provincial towns across the mainland and the islands. Link PNG, a subsidiary launched on 1 November 2014, flies smaller provincial and district routes that do not need a jet.

Destinations frequent flyer programme

Air Niugini's loyalty programme is called Destinations. Members earn points on Air Niugini flights and use them for award travel. The airline is not part of a global alliance.

Schedule changes and connection buffers

Keep your phone number and email in the booking so schedule changes reach you, and leave a buffer before an international connection in Port Moresby.

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  • Founded1973

Everything you should know

Airline codes

PX · ANG

IATA · ICAO · callsign “NIUGINI”

Look for PX in front of the number on your ticket: that prefix marks a flight sold under the Air Niugini code. Enter PX and the number to follow an Air Niugini departure.

Key facts

Main hub

Port Moresby (POM)

Jacksons International

Network

32 destinations

Papua New Guinea · Australia · Pacific · Asia

Air Niugini serves 22 domestic and 10 international destinations from Port Moresby, including Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Manila, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Business

and Economy

Business and Economy on jets such as the Boeing 767 and 737; Fokker and Dash 8 aircraft fly domestic routes. Jets such as the 767 and 737 carry business class and economy. Fokker and Dash 8 aircraft fly the domestic routes.

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Good to know

Many places in Papua New Guinea are not connected by road, so domestic flights are essential. Air Niugini’s official website is airniugini.com.pg.

Frequent flyer

Destinations

No global alliance

Air Niugini stays outside the three global alliances. Points from its flights go into Destinations.

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At a glance

Air Niugini (IATA: PX, ICAO: ANG) is the flag carrier of Papua New Guinea, based in Port Moresby. Founded in 1973, it flies Boeing 767 and 737, Fokker 70/100 and Dash 8 aircraft to 22 domestic and 10 international destinations in Australia, the Pacific and Asia.

Key facts about Air Niugini
HeadquartersAir Niugini House, Port Moresby International Airport
Fleet typesBoeing 767, 737-800, Fokker 70/100 and Dash 8 (Airbus A220 on order)
Frequent flyerDestinations
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Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
These are the cities on Air Niugini’s published route map. Timetables change through the year, so check the Air Niugini schedule before you plan around a route. Search flights

Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby (POM) departures9 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

The fleet numbers about 25 aircraft. Boeing 767-300ERs fly the longest routes, Boeing 737-800s cover regional international flights, and Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 jets and Dash 8 turboprops serve domestic airports. Airbus A220s are on order, and the first A220-300 arrived in September 2025. In February 2026 the airline cancelled its order for two Boeing 787-8s.

  • Boeing 767-300ER Wide-body · 2 in service Longer international routes
  • Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body · 3 in service International and trunk domestic routes
  • Fokker 70 Regional jet Domestic and regional routes
  • Fokker 100 Regional jet Domestic and regional routes
  • De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 Turboprop Domestic routes
  • De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 Turboprop Domestic routes

Cabin classes

On Air Niugini you can choose from Business and Economy, depending on the route and the aircraft.

Business Jet aircraft

Premium cabin

Business class on Air Niugini’s jets.

Priority check-inLounge access

Economy All flights

Standard seat

The main cabin on every flight.

Meals on international flights

Destinations

Earn points on PX flights with Destinations, which you can join on the Air Niugini website.

Air Niugini’s frequent flyer programme is called Destinations. Members collect points on its flights; check the airline’s website for current rules.

Baggage allowance

On Air Niugini, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your PX e-ticket.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Air Niugini sets the allowance by cabin and route, and international flights to Australia and Asia differ from domestic flights on Fokker and Dash 8 aircraft. Your e-ticket shows the figure.

Pro tip: if you connect from an international flight to a domestic or Link PNG flight, check the allowance on each leg before you pack.
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Online Check-in

Getting through check-in for Air Niugini is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Online check-in for PX flights is on the official Air Niugini website. You need the PX booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic PX passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Get to the airport with time for Air Niugini check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.

    Check your deadline
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Air Niugini desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your PX trip.

    Air Niugini counter
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Cheap tickets

Air Niugini fares out of Port Moresby move with the season and the fare brand. These habits help keep the price down.

  1. 01

    Look across the week

    Compare a full week of Air Niugini departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Travel around the busy dates

    Air Niugini prices climb around school holidays and big festivals. Flying a few days before or after the rush usually helps.

    School holidays · festivals
  3. 03

    Check what each Air Niugini fare includes

    Look at the next Air Niugini fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Book busy Air Niugini routes early

    On busy Air Niugini routes such as POM to Manila, booking several weeks ahead usually leaves more fares to choose from.

    Popular routes
  5. 05

    Join Destinations

    Join Destinations before your first Air Niugini flight so the trip earns points from day one.

    Before you fly

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    Search Air Niugini alongside every other airline on your route, with flexible dates.

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General

Air Niugini's hub is Port Moresby (Jacksons) International Airport, the main gateway to Papua New Guinea. Most international flights arrive there, and domestic flights fan out from Port Moresby to towns across the country.