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How to get fromLae to Vanimoby car, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Lae to Vanimo by car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Madang Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Lae to Madang Airport (MAG)car car
    2. Fly from Madang Airport (MAG) to Vanimo Airport (VAI)plane plane MAG - VAI
    7h 33m
    $150–388

  2. Taxi to Lae Nadzab Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Lae to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Vanimo Airport (VAI)plane plane LAE - VAI
    1h 50m
    $203–404

  3. Drive to Mount Hagen Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Lae to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)car car
    2. Fly from Mount Hagen Airport (HGU) to Vanimo Airport (VAI)plane plane HGU - VAI
    9h 13m
    $185–330

Madang Airport (MAG) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Lae, Papua New Guinea and Vanimo, Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Lae to Vanimo. However, you can drive to Madang Airport (MAG) airport then fly to Vanimo Airport (VAI). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) airport then fly to Vanimo Airport (VAI).

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