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How to get fromMelbourne to Laeby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Lae by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Lae Nadzab Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane plane MEL - LAE
    2. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi taxi
    11h 29m
    $240–800

  2. Fly to Goroka Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Goroka Airport (GKA)plane plane MEL - GKA
    2. Drive from Goroka Airport (GKA) to Laecar car
    15h 2m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,524.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 29m

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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Goroka Airport (GKA), then drive to Lae.

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