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Travel guide: Jacksons International Airport (POM)

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Travel essentials for Jacksons International Airport, Papua New Guinea — what to expect on the ground. Jacksons International Airport sits in the Papua New Guinea, Oceania, in a tropical climate band — tropical southern-hemisphere zone with a wet season and a dry season. Airport IATA code POM serves the area. Local timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby, which matters for arrivals and check-ins. It sits at -9.44°, 147.21° — useful for weather, daylight, and route planning. Live partner coverage on this page includes Travelpayouts, Roamic, Globely, Visagov, Safetywing. Use the live tools below to plan around these facts.

Region: Papua New Guinea, Oceania.
Climate band: tropical southern-hemisphere zone with a wet season and a dry season.
Airport IATA code POM.
Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Coordinates: -9.44, 147.21.
Located in the Southern Hemisphere.

POM is the airport code for Jacksons International Airport, the main airport of Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, on the country's southern coast beside the Gulf of Papua. Port Moresby is the nation's political and commercial centre and the principal international gateway to the country. Visitors should note that Papua New Guinea, including the capital, carries travel advisories warning of crime, so it is important to check current guidance, arrange trusted local transport and take sensible precautions. In the city, sights include the National Museum and Art Gallery, the Parliament Haus, the Bomana War Cemetery and the nearby Varirata National Park. Port Moresby is reached by international flights into Jacksons and is the hub for domestic flights across the country. The climate is tropical, with a wetter and a drier season through the year.

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What airport does POM serve?
POM is the code for Jacksons International Airport, the main airport of Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. It is the country's principal international gateway and the hub for domestic flights across its rugged terrain. Most visitors to Papua New Guinea arrive first at Jacksons before connecting onward.
Is Port Moresby safe for travelers?
Papua New Guinea, including Port Moresby, carries travel advisories that warn of crime, so caution is important. Travelers are advised to check their government's current guidance, arrange trusted transport, avoid walking alone and follow local advice. Many visitors move between the airport, hotels and sites with organised transport rather than independently.
What is there to see in Port Moresby?
Port Moresby's sights include the National Museum and Art Gallery, the striking Parliament Haus, the Bomana War Cemetery from the Second World War, and the nearby Varirata National Park with its birdlife and views. The city is also the starting point for trips to Papua New Guinea's remarkable cultural regions and highlands.
How do you get to Port Moresby?
Port Moresby is reached by international flights into Jacksons International Airport, with connections from Australia and Asian hubs, and it is the centre of the domestic flight network essential for travel within Papua New Guinea, where roads between regions are limited. Careful planning is advised given the country's terrain and safety considerations.

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Region: Papua New Guinea, Oceania.

Climate band: tropical southern-hemisphere zone with a wet season and a dry season.

Airport IATA code POM.

Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby.

Coordinates: -9.44, 147.21.

Located in the Southern Hemisphere.

Frequently asked questions

What airport does POM serve?

POM is the code for Jacksons International Airport, the main airport of Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. It is the country's principal international gateway and the hub for domestic flights across its rugged terrain. Most visitors to Papua New Guinea arrive first at Jacksons before connecting onward.

Is Port Moresby safe for travelers?

Papua New Guinea, including Port Moresby, carries travel advisories that warn of crime, so caution is important. Travelers are advised to check their government's current guidance, arrange trusted transport, avoid walking alone and follow local advice. Many visitors move between the airport, hotels and sites with organised transport rather than independently.

What is there to see in Port Moresby?

Port Moresby's sights include the National Museum and Art Gallery, the striking Parliament Haus, the Bomana War Cemetery from the Second World War, and the nearby Varirata National Park with its birdlife and views. The city is also the starting point for trips to Papua New Guinea's remarkable cultural regions and highlands.

How do you get to Port Moresby?

Port Moresby is reached by international flights into Jacksons International Airport, with connections from Australia and Asian hubs, and it is the centre of the domestic flight network essential for travel within Papua New Guinea, where roads between regions are limited. Careful planning is advised given the country's terrain and safety considerations.

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Travel guide: Jacksons International Airport (POM)

Local facts

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Frequently asked questions

What airport does POM serve?

Is Port Moresby safe for travelers?

What is there to see in Port Moresby?

How do you get to Port Moresby?

Nearby destinations