There is 1 way to get from Sydney to Lae by plane or taxi
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Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lae is to fly and taxi which costs $440 - $1,400 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lae is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 43m and costs $440 - $1,400.
The distance between Sydney and Lae is 3130 km.
It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Sydney to Lae, including transfers.
Lae is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 11:55 AM in Sydney and 10:55 AM in Lae.
There are three+ hotels available in Lae.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lae, Papua New Guinea?
There is no direct connection from Sydney to Lae. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE), then take the taxi to Lae.
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- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport via Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Website
- pngair.com.pg
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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