There is 1 way to get from Darwin to Lae by plane or taxi
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Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Lae is to fly and taxi which costs $500 - $1,500 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Lae is to fly and taxi which takes 15h 10m and costs $500 - $1,500.
The distance between Darwin and Lae is 1914 km.
It takes approximately 15h 10m to get from Darwin to Lae, including transfers.
Lae is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 6:32 AM in Darwin and 7:02 AM in Lae.
There are three+ hotels available in Lae.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Lae, Papua New Guinea?
There is no direct connection from Darwin to Lae. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE), then take the taxi to Lae.
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- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport via Cairns, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,700
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport via Sydney, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 37m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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