Port Moresby Airport in Papua New Guinea is better known as the Jacksons International Airport. The airport mainly serves flights originating from Australia. It is also an important transportation hub in the region, providing direct connections between Papua New Guinea and Singapore, Guam, Manila and other countries in the region.
The airport has an efficient ground transportation system providing a range of options for the convenience of different types of passengers. It is located in the country’s capital town, Port Moresby and thus serves as the main entrance to a paradise of natural wonders and untouched wilderness.
A large number of passengers arriving at Port Moresby Airport are adventure tourists in search of excitement and adrenaline thrills in a land of pure wilderness and exotic beauty. The airport has made it possible for those adventure seekers have the best holiday ever by offering a range of ground transportation options.
The most popular way to travel from airport to city and beyond is through hire car. There are several reputed car rental agency counters in the arrivals terminal. Booking for a hire car can be done online before arrival or upon arrival. Most attractions in the city are spread in a wide area and cannot be accessed on foot. They can be easily reached in a rental car or other reliable motorized transport.
Popular transportation mode for locals is mini buses which are cheap, loaded and not the most comfortable ride in town. A word of caution for those opting for rental cars is that, in certain parts of the country locals may throw stones at passing cars. The ideal solution is to reserve your car with a driver who’d be familiar with what roads to avoid and what roads are best to travel on. Taxi rides are also popular and can be easily arranged through your hotel.
Before you wander into the wilderness there are many interesting places to absorb and experience in the city of Port Moresby. There are two bustling markets Gordons and Boroko where you can buy a staggering variety of goods including livestock and fresh seafood.
The National Museum, Art Gallery, Parliament House are the places to visit to acclimatize yourself with the region’s traditions and history. Some of the natural attractions that can be easily reached from Port Moresby are Sinsasi Reef, Daugo Island and Idler’s Beach. Snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, trekking are just a few of the pleasurable activities that awaits every holiday traveler.
