Domestic Flights within PNG
No Roads Expeditions uses two options for Australian-led expeditions into Kokoda. Your expedition guide will be able to indicate which flight path will be used to reach Kokoda hopefully a week or so before you arrive in PNG. Due to operational reasons this may change at short notice and it is important to note that either of the two routes may be used. Both are exciting so don't worry!
As the planes used for these flights are small passenger aircraft, the weight of the passengers and cargo is more critical to ensure a safe flight. As you prepare to board the aircraft, you may be weighed so that the pilot can work out how much all the passengers weigh in total - and your pack may be weighed to check it is not overweight. Your pack weight should be close to 12kg - see the Gear Selection page.
As with most domestic air routes your luggage will be subject to inspection and x-rayed prior to departure. Trekkers who fly via Popondetta will need to ensure that items such as knives/screw drivers or multi-tools are not carried in your carry-on luggage (day packs if you have one). To avoid delays please ensure these items are packed in your backpack which will go in the luggage hold.
Please note that there may be unexpected delays in departure which is normal and expected when travelling in PNG.
As the planes used for these flights are small passenger aircraft, the weight of the passengers and cargo is more critical to ensure a safe flight. As you prepare to board the aircraft, you may be weighed so that the pilot can work out how much all the passengers weigh in total - and your pack may be weighed to check it is not overweight. Your pack weight should be close to 12kg - see the Gear Selection page.
As with most domestic air routes your luggage will be subject to inspection and x-rayed prior to departure. Trekkers who fly via Popondetta will need to ensure that items such as knives/screw drivers or multi-tools are not carried in your carry-on luggage (day packs if you have one). To avoid delays please ensure these items are packed in your backpack which will go in the luggage hold.
Please note that there may be unexpected delays in departure which is normal and expected when travelling in PNG.
Direct to Kokoda Airstrip
 Flights for Kokoda leave on Tuesdays and Thursdays (this does not apply to private expeditions where we charter the plane). We usually take the earliest flight of the day so that we can be on the track by mid-morning. The flight from Port Moresby to Kokoda usually takes just over 30 minutes in a twin prop with great views of the Owen Stanley Ranges and some of the Track sites including Isurava Battlefield. A 12kg luggage limit applies. Weather conditions at Kokoda or over the Owen Stanley Ranges may cause delays in flight departure - this is normal.
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Kokoda via Popondetta
 Flights to Popondetta operate every day with both a morning and an afternoon flight. The plane is usually a larger plane such as a Dash 8. The flight typically takes about 45 minutes. A 12kg luggage limit also applies. A three hour PMV (Public Motor Vehicle) journey is then required to get to the village of Kokoda. We will start the trek on the same day, most likely getting to Hoi but striving for Deniki.
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 De Havilland Twin Otter
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 De Havilland Dash 8
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