Non-stop flights from Rabaul (RAB)
Rabaul Airport (IATA: RAB, ICAO: AYRB), also known as Rabaul Airport, is the third largest airport in Papua New Guinea with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 7 domestic flights from Rabaul.
The longest flight from Rabaul RAB is a 310 mile (499 km) non-stop route to Port Moresby POM. This direct flight takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes and is operated by Airlines PNG.
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Airlines flying from Rabaul Popular destinations from Rabaul Popular destinations with a stopover International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Rabaul
In total there are 2 airlines flying from and to Rabaul. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Rabaul
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Rabaul, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Rabaul that require a stopover:
International flights from Rabaul
Currently there are no international flights departing from Rabaul. To get from Rabaul to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Port Moresby or Lae.
Domestic flights from Rabaul
Flights from Rabaul to Papua New Guinea
There are several airports within Papua New Guinea that have domestic flights departing from Rabaul (7 in total).
Direct flights to Buka Island are offered by Air Niugini.
To Hoskins and Kavieng, you can fly with Air Niugini and Airlines PNG.
All direct flights from Rabaul to Kieta and Lae are operated by Airlines PNG.
To Lihir Island and Port Moresby, you can fly with Air Niugini and Airlines PNG.
Alternative airports near Rabaul
There is one alternative airport to Rabaul (RAB) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Lihir Island (LNV).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Rabaul?
There is 1 airport in Rabaul: Rabaul Airport (RAB).
What is the best airport to fly from Rabaul?
The most convenient airport to fly from Rabaul is Rabaul Airport (RAB).
How many airlines fly from Rabaul?
There are 2 airlines flying from Rabaul to 7 airports around the world, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly from Rabaul?
Airlines PNG and Air Niugini are the only airlines flying from Rabaul.
Which alliances are flying from Rabaul?
There are no alliances flying from Rabaul at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Rabaul?
There are roughly 211 flights departing from Rabaul every month (or 49 flights each week), to a total of 7 airports - all within Papua New Guinea.
What is the official name of Rabaul Airport?
The official name of Rabaul Airport is Rabaul Airport.
What is the airport code of Rabaul Airport?
The airport code of Rabaul Airport is RAB.
What are the most popular flights from Rabaul?
Port Moresby, Hoskins and Kavieng are the 3 most popular routes from Rabaul. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Rabaul, please use our flight map.
