SAM — Salamo

SAM is the IATA airport code for Salamo, Papua New Guinea. Local time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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SAM is the IATA airport code for Salamo, Papua New Guinea. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where SAM is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

SAM airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	SAM
Airport	Salamo
Country	Papua New Guinea
Coordinates	9.6500° S, 150.8083° E
Timezone	Pacific/Port_Moresby

Salamo is served by SAM in Papua New Guinea.

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SAM airport code — common questions

What airport has the code SAM?

SAM is the IATA code for Salamo, Papua New Guinea. You'll see SAM on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is SAM airport located?

SAM serves Salamo, Papua New Guinea, at approximately 9.6500° S, 150.8083° E.

How do I get from SAM into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Salamo on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is SAM in?

SAM operates on the Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.