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Air NiuginiIATA code PX

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Baggage allowances, fare rules, check-in cut-offs and contact details for Air Niugini. Policy figures are read from Air Niugini’s own published pages and each one shows where it came from and when we checked it.

Home country
Papua New Guinea
Busiest markets
Port Moresby, Rabaul, Lae
By route count · route data Jul 2026
Destinations
32 in 8 countries
Route data Jul 2026
7 of 7 sections verified· checked 3 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 20261 from route dataHow we check

Air Niugini at a glance

Air Niugini carry-on baggage allowance

Verified 3 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026
Carry-on weight by cabin
CabinCarry-on weight
Economy1 cabin bag up to 7 kg + 1 personal item
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Business & First2 cabin bags up to 7 kg each (14 kg total) + 1 personal item
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Carry-on allowance
One piece of carry-on luggage and one personal item (e.g. handbag, laptop bag); it must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat.
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Cabin bag size
50 x 30 x 20 cm
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Air Niugini checked baggage allowance

Verified 3 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026
Checked allowance by cabin
CabinChecked allowance
Economy1 piece up to 30 kg (domestic) / 30 kg (international) (weight concept)
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Business2 pieces up to 40 kg total allowance (up to 32 kg per bag)
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First2 pieces up to 40 kg total allowance (Executive Business is top cabin)
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Max bag weight
The maximum weight for a single checked bag is 32kg; bags over this limit may not be accepted.
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What Air Niugini’s cheapest fare includes

Verified 6 Oct 2026

Source: airniugini.com.pg/fares (opens in a new tab)

Lowest fare
Saver, Value, Flex (Economy) and Executive Business
Seat selection
Included on Value, Flex, Business; fee on Saver until check-in.
Changes and cancellations
Saver non-refundable; Flex allows date changes or full refund with minimal fee.

Air Niugini cabins and aircraft

Verified 6 Oct 2026

Choose a seat by location and legroom, or accept a free seat assignment at check-in. Use your flight seat map because options vary with the aircraft.

Seat options
Standard Economy, Executive Business recliner / lie-flat seats (B767 / Fokker 100 / Q400).
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Reserved or random
Advance seat selection free for Flex & Business; assigned free at check-in for Saver.
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Family seating
Air Niugini seats adult passengers travelling with children under 12 together free of charge.
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If your Air Niugini flight is delayed or cancelled

Verified 6 Oct 2026

Source: airniugini.com.pg/passenger-rights (opens in a new tab)

These are standards published by the carrier for delays and cancellations. On codeshares or interline itineraries, the operating carrier is responsible.

Care
Meals, beverages, communication services, and hotel accommodation for overnight delays under CASA PNG rules.
Rebooking and refunds
Rebooking on next available Air Niugini flight or full refund for delays >4 hours or cancellations.
Compensation
Compensation provided per Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea rules.

Air Niugini check-in times and airport cut-offs

Verified 3 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026
Online check-in
Online check-in is available from 24 hours up until 3 hours before scheduled departure; it is not available on Air Niugini flights originating from Australia and Japan. After checking in online, report 90 minutes before departure with baggage, or 60 minutes without, for document checks.
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Counter open
Check-in counters open 2 hours before departure for domestic flights and 3 hours before for international flights.
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Check-in close
Check-in closes 45 minutes before departure; boarding time is 30 minutes before departure.
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Fail to board
A passenger who has checked in (online or at the counter) and then fails to board has the ticket forfeited; this applies to Economy and Business class tickets.
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Online check-in opens
24 hours before departure
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Domestic check-in closes
45 minutes before departure
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International check-in closes
60 minutes before departure
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Boarding closes
20 minutes before departure
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How to contact Air Niugini

Verified 3 Sep 2026

Source: airniugini.com.pg/conditions-of-carriage (opens in a new tab)

Customer service phone
Toll-free within PNG 180 3444; PNG (675) 327 3444.
Conditions of carriage
airniugini.com.pg/conditions-of-carriage (opens in a new tab)

Where Air Niugini flies

Route data · Jul 2026

Source: Originfacts route-network dataset, built from TravelPayouts route data (updated 2026-07). Not verified by hand.

We track 90 Air Niugini routes serving 32 destinations across 8 countries.

Destinations
32
Countries
8
Routes tracked
90
Longest route
5,079 km

Busiest markets by route count

  1. Port Moresby30 routes
  2. Rabaul7 routes
  3. Lae5 routes
  4. Manus Island5 routes
  5. Madang4 routes

A market may include more than one airport.

Longest route in the dataset

Tokyo NRTtoPort Moresby POM

5,079 km great-circle distance between the two airports.

Destinations in the route data

  • Port Moresby
  • Rabaul
  • Lae
  • Manus Island
  • Madang
  • Hoskins
  • Kavieng
  • Wewak
  • Buka
  • Honiara
  • Kiunga
  • Lihir Island
  • Mount Hagen
  • Tabubil
  • Vanimo
  • Alotau
  • Brisbane
  • Bulolo
  • Cairns
  • Cebu City
  • Daru
  • Goroka
  • Hong Kong
  • Manila
  • and 8 more

Common questions about flying Air Niugini

What size cabin bag can I take on Air Niugini?

According to Air Niugini’s own website (airniugini.com.pg, checked 6 Oct 2026): 50 x 30 x 20 cm.

How heavy can my Air Niugini carry-on bag be?

According to Air Niugini’s own website (airniugini.com.pg, checked 6 Oct 2026): 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg + 1 personal item.

What is the Air Niugini Economy checked baggage allowance?

According to Air Niugini’s own website (airniugini.com.pg, checked 6 Oct 2026): 1 piece up to 30 kg (domestic) / 30 kg (international) (weight concept).

When can I check in online with Air Niugini?

According to Air Niugini’s own website (airniugini.com.pg, checked 6 Oct 2026): 24 hours before departure.

When does Air Niugini check-in close for domestic flights?

According to Air Niugini’s own website (airniugini.com.pg, checked 6 Oct 2026): 45 minutes before departure.

When does Air Niugini check-in close for international flights?

According to Air Niugini’s own website (airniugini.com.pg, checked 6 Oct 2026): 60 minutes before departure.

What is the Air Niugini customer service phone number?

According to Air Niugini’s own website (airniugini.com.pg, checked 3 Sep 2026): Toll-free within PNG 180 3444; PNG (675) 327 3444.

How many destinations does Air Niugini fly to?

Originfacts tracks 32 Air Niugini destinations across 8 countries, on 90 routes.

Where is Air Niugini based?

Air Niugini is based in Papua New Guinea. In the Originfacts route dataset, its busiest market is Port Moresby, followed by Rabaul, Lae and Manus Island.

What aircraft appear on Air Niugini routes?

The routes we hold name Boeing 737, Boeing 767-300, Dash 8, Dash 8-300, Dash 8-400 and Fokker 100. That dataset accumulates over time, so treat it as a record of what has flown rather than a current fleet list.

What is the longest Air Niugini route?

Tokyo to Port Moresby, at 5,079 km.

Sources and verification

Baggage, fare, check-in, disruption and contact figures are published only when they are read from Air Niugini’s own pages or a named regulator, and each one shows the page and the date it was checked. Where sources disagree we show both and publish neither. Route and destination figures come from the Originfacts route dataset and show its date instead; they are not verified by hand.