On this page, you can find and book flights for the Nairobi — Popondetta route. Connecting Kenya and Papua New Guinea, this flight covers a distance of 12,349 km and is operated with convenient connections at major aviation hubs.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand and airline seat availability. To plan your budget, use the low-price calendar and check out information on how to get to the airport in Nairobi and how to arrange a transfer once you arrive in Popondetta.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Nairobi — Popondetta by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Nairobi → Popondetta, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,405 | high | May | $1,278 | medium | Sep | $1,278 | medium |
| Feb | $1,150 | low | Jun | $1,405 | high | Oct | $1,214 | medium |
| Mar | $1,150 | low | Jul | $1,469 | high | Nov | $1,150 | low |
| Apr | $1,278 | medium | Aug | $1,469 | high | Dec | $1,533 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The weather in Popondetta remains hot year-round, but rainfall varies significantly. The hottest month is February with a daytime high of 28.8°C, while rainfall peaks in March (over 550 mm). July is considered the driest period, with the fewest rainy days recorded.
Current flight price data from Nairobi for the coming months is shown on the price chart. Fares for this complex route depend on seasonality at transit hubs and seat availability on regional flights. We recommend tracking price dynamics in real time, as costs can fluctuate significantly.
The optimal time to fly is from June to August, when temperatures are slightly cooler (around 26.5°C) and rainfall is at its minimum. It is best to avoid traveling in December and March, when extreme downpours increase the risk of delays or cancellations for local flights in Papua New Guinea.
Flights between Nairobi and Popondetta are operated by international airlines exclusively with layovers, as there are no direct flights on this route. Major network carriers usually cover the bulk of the journey, while the final segment to Popondetta Airport is provided by regional airlines of Papua New Guinea. You can find a detailed flight schedule and connection options in the list below.
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Find ticketsFlights Nairobi — Popondetta depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport and arrive at Girua Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 12,349 km. A direct flight would take about 14.5 hours, but with the necessary layovers, the total travel time is usually between 22 and 30 hours.
Flights are operated with connections; typically, the route combines flights from major international alliances and local Papua New Guinean carriers. A full list is available in the schedule block above.
No, there are no direct flights from Nairobi to Popondetta. All route options involve one or more stops at major aviation hubs.
The best deals usually appear 2–3 months before the departure date. We recommend monitoring the price chart to catch the moment when costs drop.
Flights arrive at the local Popondetta Airport (PNP), which serves domestic flights from the capital of Papua New Guinea and other major cities in the region.
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