Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Jacksons International Airport (POM): what you need to know
Port Moresby is three hours ahead of Bangkok and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BKK to POM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jacksons International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between BKK and POM include:
Changi International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
326 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 602 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BKK to POM, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jacksons International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BKK to POM.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jacksons International Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
67.87% of flights that take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near BKK? If you've booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jacksons International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jacksons International Airport (POM)
If you're landing on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping 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)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jacksons International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Port Moresby. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jacksons International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. December is the warmest month in Port Moresby, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to POM in August. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
Lae is just one of the many cities in Papua New Guinea waiting to be explored once 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.
Next up? Head onward to Popondetta. It's around 145 kilometres north-east of Port Moresby and boasts highlights like Doreen Park.