Travelling from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Jacksons International Airport (POM): what you need to know
Townsville and Port Moresby follow the same timezone, UTC+10.
Leave enough time to catch your TSV to POM flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Townsville Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight is 261 €. A return ticket right now is 507 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from TSV to POM if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Townsville Airport to Jacksons International Airport.
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Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)
Of the flights that depart from Townsville Airport, 71.52% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Townsville Airport from central Townsville, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near TSV. Whether you've booked an early flight from Townsville Airport to Jacksons International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Jacksons International Airport (POM)
Reserve a hotel near POM if you're taking a late Townsville Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to central Port Moresby
From Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
The quietest month for a flight from Townsville Airport to Jacksons International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Port Moresby based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Port Moresby is December, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Townsville Airport to Jacksons International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from TSV to POM in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
You've seen Port Moresby, now it's time to explore more of Papua New Guinea. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Lae to check off its top attractions. From Lae War Cemetery to Lae Botanic Gardens and Amelia Earhart Memorial Lae PNG, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Where to next? Set out for Popondetta. It's around 145 kilometres north-east of Port Moresby and features highlights like Doreen Park.