There is 1 way to get from Melbourne to Lae by plane or taxi
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lae is to fly and taxi which costs $470 - $1,400 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lae is to fly and taxi which takes 11h 19m and costs $470 - $1,400.
The distance between Melbourne and Lae is 3525 km.
It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Melbourne to Lae, including transfers.
Lae is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 8:12 AM in Melbourne and 7:12 AM in Lae.
There are two+ hotels available in Lae.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lae, Papua New Guinea?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Lae. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE), then take the taxi to Lae.
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport via Cairns, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport via Sydney, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
- Website
- pngair.com.pg
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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