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Yes, intermittent fuel rationing at Port Moresby (POM) has caused flight cancellations throughout late 2025. Puma Energy, the primary supplier, has restricted supply periodically due to foreign exchange disputes, leading Air Niugini to cancel domestic hops and consolidate international services on short notice. Travelers flying in December 2025 should check their flight status 24 hours prior to departure and ensure their travel insurance covers “carrier-caused delays.” If you are connecting to remote provinces like New Britain or the Highlands, build a 24-hour buffer in Port Moresby to absorb potential schedule disruptions.

Yes, security advisories remain high for the Highlands Highway between Lae and Mt Hagen following tribal unrest in late 2025. Essential travel is permitted, but most foreign governments (including UK and German authorities) recommend flying rather than driving this route due to unpredictable roadblocks and carjackings. If you must travel overland, use a reputable security escort service, which typically costs €300-500 per day. For most tourists, flying directly into Mt Hagen or Goroka remains the only safe option.

No, casual walking in Port Moresby is strongly discouraged for tourists, even during daylight hours. The risk of “rascal” (gang) attacks, bag snatching, and carjackings is significantly higher than in any European capital. Always use hotel shuttles, pre-arranged private drivers, or reputable tour guides to move between locations. Most expats and visitors live in a “bubble,” moving from secure hotel to secure office or mall. If you want to explore, visit the Nature Park or National Museum, but go directly there via secure transport rather than wandering the streets.

Digicel is the undisputed leader for coverage, reaching remote islands and Highlands villages where other carriers have no signal. Buy a SIM at the international arrivals hall in Port Moresby for about 10-20 PGK (€2-5) and load a data plan immediately. Data is expensive by European standards—expect to pay around 80 PGK (€18) for 5GB. Vodafone is a cheaper alternative but signal drops off sharply outside main urban centers. If you are trekking or diving in remote areas, Digicel is your only lifeline, though even their network can be spotty in deep valleys.

While not strictly checked by immigration at the booth, comprehensive medical evacuation insurance is practically mandatory for your survival. Healthcare standards in PNG are well below European levels; public hospitals often lack basic drugs and equipment. A serious injury or tropical illness will require air evacuation to Cairns or Brisbane (Australia), costing upwards of €30,000-50,000. Ensure your policy explicitly covers “medical repatriation to home country” and includes adventure activities if you plan on diving or trekking.

No, Port Moresby is not connected by road to any other major city on the mainland. The capital is effectively an island surrounded by jungle and mountains; you must fly to get to Lae, Madang, or the Highlands. Car rental is available within Port Moresby (costing a steep €100-150 per day), but self-driving is not recommended due to poor road conditions and security risks. The only common “road trip” for tourists is the Boluminski Highway in New Ireland, which is safe and scenic, but on the mainland, air travel is the only viable logistics solution.

We use AI-based monitoring to track pricing anomalies on routes from Europe to major Asian hubs like Singapore, Manila, and Hong Kong—the gateways to PNG. While direct deals to Port Moresby are rare due to limited competition, we frequently find business class fares to Singapore for €1,500 (normally €3,500) or economy for €500. You can then add the short regional connection to PNG separately. Our team manually verifies these combinations to ensure the connection times are safe. Join our free newsletter to get these strategic routing alerts delivered to your inbox.

Superdeals are detected pricing errors or flash sales that offer 40-80% off standard fares. For a destination like Papua New Guinea, these deals typically get you to the connecting hub (Singapore or Manila) for a fraction of the cost. For example, a recent Superdeal saw Frankfurt to Singapore return for €480 on a premium carrier. By booking this deal and adding a separate Air Niugini ticket, members saved over €900 compared to a standard through-ticket. These deals are time-sensitive and usually vanish within 3-5 days, so members need to act fast when notified.