Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Jacksons International Airport (POM): what you need to know
The timezone in Port Moresby is UTC+10, which is two hours ahead of Perth.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your PER to POM flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to 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.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Perth Airport to Jacksons International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PER and POM:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
$570 is the best price for a one-way Perth Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,051. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from PER to POM, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Perth Airport to Jacksons International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Perth Airport, 73.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Perth Airport from central Perth, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near PER. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Jacksons International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Jacksons International Airport (POM)
If you're arriving on a late Perth Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near POM:
Getting from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to central Port Moresby
Jacksons International Airport to central Port Moresby has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
The quietest month for a flight from Perth Airport to Jacksons International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Port Moresby based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to Jacksons International Airport for December if you want to explore Port Moresby during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PER to POM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
Lae is just one of the many places in Papua New Guinea waiting to be explored after you've seen Port Moresby. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Lae War Cemetery, Lae Botanic Gardens and Amelia Earhart Memorial Lae PNG.
Any trip to Papua New Guinea wouldn't be complete without visiting Popondetta. Doreen Park is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Port Moresby.