Getting Around
How to get to and from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at POM
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is connected to Port Moresby and the wider Papua New Guinea transport network by multiple ground transport options.
Public Motor Vehicles (PMVs) — shared minibuses — cover all parts of Port Moresby cheaply, and each one displays its route number and destination in the window; locals will generally help you find the right one. They're not set up for visitors with luggage heading straight from the airport, though, and overloading is common.
Taxis operate from the ground transportation area; regulated fares into central Port Moresby run roughly 50–70 PGK (about US$12–18), though meters are rarely used and negotiating the fare upfront is standard practice. Have your hotel call a taxi for you rather than hailing one on the street, where robbery is a genuine risk.
Avis, Budget and Europcar-type agencies operate in the landside international arrivals area, but self-driving is not recommended for visitors unfamiliar with the city — road hazards and occasional stone-throwing incidents are reported in some areas, and a 4x4 with an experienced local driver is advised for anything outside the immediate city.
This is not an airport where you want to freelance your ground transport. Arrange a trusted driver or hotel transfer before you land, avoid travel after dark, and let someone at your hotel know who you're riding with — carjackings and muggings are a recognized risk in parts of Port Moresby, including areas not far from the airport.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from POM to Port Moresby in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at POM
Exploring Papua New Guinea beyond Port Moresby? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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