***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
DOMESTIC SERVICES- Effective 3rd October 2020, under the PNG National Pandemic Act 2020, these Domestic Travel Measures shall apply until the end of the Declaration of a Pandemic under the Act. (i) National Pandemic Act 2020 No.3 Domestic Travel Measures (update 3 Oct 2020) (ii) National Pandemic Act 2020 No.7 Covid-19 Testing Measures (update 3 Oct 2020) There are no restrictions on any domestic travel. For updated Measures, refer to the PNG Official COVID-19 Info website: https://covid19.info.gov.pg/ Air Niugini will continue to operate in a safe and compliant manner, adhering to advice from the PNG Government as per the Pandemic Measures issued to mitigate the risks in the spread against Coronavirus (COVID-19).
***INTERNATIONAL SERVICE*** :
INBOUND FLIGHTS: Effective Saturday 3rd October 2020, under the PNG National Pandemic Act 2020, these International Travel Measures shall apply until the end of the Declaration of a Pandemic under the Act. Please ensure you are aware of the following requirements and restrictions prior travelling into Papua New Guinea (PNG). (i) Pandemic Direction – Approval Process for Incoming Self-Funded International Passengers (update 16 JUL 2020) (ii) National Pandemic Act 2020 No.7 Covid-19 Testing Measures (update 3 Oct 2020) (iii) National Pandemic Act 2020 No.2 International Travel Measures (update 3 Oct 2020) These apply to travel out of the following international ports:
1. Brisbane to Port Moresby
2. Cairns to Port Moresby
3. Singapore to Port Moresby
4. Manila to Port Moresby
5. Hong Kong to Port Moresby NB: For updated Measures, refer to the PNG Official COVID-19 Info website: https://covid19.info.gov.pg/ Travel Restrictions for Papua New Guinea For all Incoming Travellers to PNG, all must have the following documents in hand before travelling as these documents will need to be presented at the time of check-in or will be denied boarding. (iv)SOE Controller Approval (requests for approval to be sent to; nocapproval@airniugini.com.pg) (v)Proof of 14 Day Quarantine in POM (For all International Travellers that have not been in Queensland for 7 days or more. These include the transiting passengers who are transiting via Brisbane and Cairns).
** Please note: Transits via Singapore are currently ON HOLD pending approval from CAAS Singapore. Transits via Manila not permitted. (vi) Proof of 07 Day Quarantine in POM (For all Travellers who have been in Queensland for 7 days or more prior to their date of travel to PNG). (vii) Medical Certificate ( Covid19 Test ) – to be done within 07 days period prior to the Travel Date (any travel after 11 pm, 22 July 2020)
Requirements by the COVID19 NOC Team when sending a request for SOE Controller
Requests can normally be expected to take between 7-14 days to be approved. Applications made in under 7 days or applications without all the required documentation (correctly filled in) can be expected to result in the approval being declined and/or delayed. You do not need to submit your PCR COVID test as part of the approval process. This only needs to be provided at the time of check-in. The COVID test does not need to be approved by the Controller, nor any embassy, etc. There is not any list of approved testing facilities. All International travelers or intending travelers must seek approval by sending the following documents required by the government of PNG through to this email: nocapproval@airniugini.com.pg For more information visit this link: https://www.airniugini.com.pg/travel-advice/

DOWNLOAD THE TRAVEL REQUEST FORMS HERE: International Travel Form