Direct flights from Buka Island Airport
There are 3 destinations with direct flights from Buka Island Airport (Buka Island).
Destination | Duration | Days of the week | Airlines | Price |
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POM Port Moresby | 1h 30m |
1 flights per day |
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RAB Rabaul | 0h 40m |
1 flights per day |
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KIE Kieta | 0h 45m |
1 flights per day |
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Destinations & direct flights from Buka Island Airport (Buka Island)
Buka (BUA) is a smaller airport in Papua New Guinea. The highest number of daily departures from Buka Island Airport is seen on the route to Jacksons International Airport (POM), with an average of 1 flights every day. Furthermore, travelers can experience the longest available flight from Buka Island Airport on the Fokker 70 operated service to Jacksons International Airport (POM), which lasts for roughly 1h 30m.
The top domestic destinations from Buka Island Airport based on popularity
Hoskins (HKN)
3 flights scheduled next month
Rabaul (RAB)
7 flights scheduled next month
Londolovit (LNV)
3 flights scheduled next month
Momote (MAS)
5 flights scheduled next month
Tabubil (TBG)
2 flights scheduled next month
Lae (LAE)
6 flights scheduled next month
Biggest airlines departing from Buka Island Airport
Airport information
Airport name | Buka Island Airport |
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Airport (IATA) Code | BUA |
City | Buka Island |
Country | Papua-New-Guinea (PG) |
Full location | Buka Island Airport |
Latitude | -5.420128 |
Longitude | 154.674913 |
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Buka Island Airport - General Information
General Details Buka Island Airport is situated on the southern end of Buka Island near Buka Passage behind Buka Town and pre-war Chinatown and serves as the primary air gateway into Bougainville.
Beginnings of the airport date back to 1941 when Australian troops constructed gun pits around a primitive airstrip. On 2 January 1942 as Japanese forces approached, Australian troops prepared the airfield for demolition by blowing holes in its runway and placing logs and pipes in order to prevent aircraft landing on it.
Today, Buka Island Airport provides services to small narrow body jets or turboprops. A single storey terminal building contains check-in desks for both airlines that serve this airport.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many airports are there near Buka Island?
How many airports are there near Buka Island?
What is the best airport to use when flying from Buka Island?
Buka Island Airport (BUA) is considered the most convenient airport for departures from Buka Island.
Which airlines operate flights out of Buka Island Airport?
There are 2 airlines that fly from Buka Island Airport, the most popular are: Air Niugini, PNG Ai
What is the longest flight from Buka Island Airport?
You'll be on an Fokker 70 for about 1h 30m if you fly from Buka Island to Jacksons International Airport (POM). That's the most time you'll spend in the air from Buka Island Airport.
What is the airport IATA-code for Buka Island Airport?
Buka Island Airport uses the IATA code: BUA
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