Non-stop flights from Lae (LAE)
Lae Airport (IATA: LAE, ICAO: AYNZ), also known as Lae Nadzab Airport, is a small airport in Papua New Guinea with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 6 domestic flights from Lae.
The longest flight from Lae LAE is a 259 mile (417 km) non-stop route to Rabaul RAB. This direct flight takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes and is operated by Airlines PNG.
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In total there are 2 airlines flying from and to Lae. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Lae
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Lae, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Lae that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Lae
There are 2 airports that have flights from Lae in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from LAE are listed below:
International flights from Lae
Currently there are no international flights departing from Lae. To get from Lae to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Port Moresby or Rabaul.
Domestic flights from Lae
Flights from Lae to Papua New Guinea
There are several airports within Papua New Guinea that have domestic flights departing from Lae (6 in total).
To Hoskins and Madang, you can fly with Airlines PNG.
You can fly non-stop from Lae to Manus Island with Air Niugini.
You can fly non-stop to Port Moresby with Air Niugini or Airlines PNG.
Direct flights to Rabaul are offered by Airlines PNG.
You can fly non-stop from Lae to Wewak with Air Niugini. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in May 2025.
Alternative airports near Lae
There are two alternative airports to Lae (LAE) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Goroka (GKA) and Madang (MAG).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lae?
There is 1 airport in Lae: Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE).
What is the best airport to fly from Lae?
The most convenient airport to fly from Lae is Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE).
How many airlines fly from Lae?
There are 2 airlines flying from Lae to 6 airports around the world, as of June 2024.
Which airlines fly from Lae?
Airlines PNG and Air Niugini are the only airlines flying from Lae.
Which alliances are flying from Lae?
There are no alliances flying from Lae at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Lae?
There are roughly 268 flights departing from Lae every month (or 63 flights each week), to a total of 6 airports - all within Papua New Guinea.
What is the official name of Lae Airport?
The official name of Lae Airport is Lae Nadzab Airport.
What is the airport code of Lae Airport?
The airport code of Lae Airport is LAE.
What are the most popular flights from Lae?
Port Moresby, Hoskins and Madang are the 3 most popular routes from Lae. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Lae, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Lae?
Lae to Port Moresby | 55m |
Lae to Hoskins | 1h 25m |
Lae to Madang | 55m |
Lae to Manus Island | 1h |
Lae to Rabaul | 1h 50m |