09/07/2026
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MEDIA RELEASE
AIR NIUGINI RESUMES DIRECT SERVICES BETWEEN PORT MORESBY AND TOKYO, JAPAN
Air Niugini is pleased to confirm the resumption of direct services between Port Moresby and Tokyo, Japan, effective from 18 July 2026.
The airline last operated this route in 2020. With the resumption of services, Air Niugini will operate two weekly flights every Wednesday and Saturday, perfect for business and leisure travellers alike.
Flight PX54 to Tokyo will take approximately six hours and fifty minutes, halving the present journey times via other routes. Flights depart Port Moresby at 2:10pm and arriving at Narita International Airport at 8:00pm. The return service will depart Narita at 9:40pm and arrive in Port Moresby the following day at 5:30am.
The resumption of this service marks a significant step in Air Niugini’s efforts to rebuild and expand its international network while promoting trade, tourism, and business opportunities for Papua New Guinea.
The direct connection will further strengthen Port Moresby’s role as a connecting gateway between Japan, Australia, and the Pacific Islands by providing smoother and more convenient onward connections through Air Niugini’s domestic and regional network.
Travelers from Japan will have easier access to key destinations across Papua New Guinea, Australia, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and other Pacific ports served by Air Niugini and its partner airlines.
Likewise, passengers from Papua New Guinea and the Pacific will benefit from more direct access to Japan for tourism, education, business, and medical travel.
Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Milne, said the resumption of the Tokyo service represents an important milestone for the national airline.
“We are delighted to bring back this vital route, which is a key milestone in our efforts to expand and strengthen our international network, while further positioning Papua New Guinea as an important connecting gateway between Japan, Australia, and the Pacific Island countries,” Mr Milne said.
“Port Moresby is strategically positioned to serve as a transit hub for travellers moving between Japan, Australia, and the Pacific, and this service will enhance those regional connections through Air Niugini’s growing network.” Mr Milne said.
“The direct Narita service not only improves connectivity and convenience for our passengers, but also opens greater opportunities for tourism, trade, investment, and cultural exchange between Papua New Guinea and Japan. Papua New Guinea exporters also stand to benefit from the direct flights with faster to market cargo shipments of coffee, vanilla beans, seafood and other products expected,” he added.
The Tokyo flights will operate using a mix of Boeing 767-300ER and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. All Air Niugini international flights offer complimentary food and beverages, in-flight entertainment, and a generous 30kg checked baggage allowance.
Addition luggage allowances, lounge access and other benefits are available for Business Class customers and Kumul Club members.
Air Niugini is offering a range of special introductory fares to celebrate the return of the Port Moresby–Tokyo Narita service and tickets are selling fast. Customers may purchase tickets through Air Niugini sales offices, travel agents, and online booking platforms.
We look forward and are excited to start welcoming travellers onboard our new direct flights, and to further strengthening the long-standing relationship between Papua New Guinea and Japan.
Air Niugini remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and convenient travel options for passengers travelling between Papua New Guinea and Japan.
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Corporate Communications Department
Thursday 09th July, 2026
