Travelling from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport (POM): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport (POM). Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's main airports.
Jacksons International Airport is located in Port Moresby. The city runs on the UTC+10 timezone and is two hours ahead of Taipei.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Taipei to POM.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% land on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can get to TSA from the centre of Taipei in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Taipei to POM flight? Unwind in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Taipei Songshan Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 91.15% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Jacksons International Airport (POM)
Have a late flight from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near POM and turn out the lights sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport is $839. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,706. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Taipei to POM if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Affordable Taipei to Jacksons International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Taipei to POM is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when prices go down.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport.
The best time to fly from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
June is the busiest month for flights from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport (POM). Plan your visit to Port Moresby in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Port Moresby is December, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Taipei to POM flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
August has temperatures of between 20ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Port Moresby
Start your Port Moresby trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Jacksons International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Port Moresby Nature Park and Experience PNG are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Port Moresby must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at South Sea Horizons.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
Extend your Papua New Guinea adventure with a visit to Popondetta, located about 137 kilometres north-east of Port Moresby. Doreen Park is just one of the top sights to discover here.
Another essential stop in Papua New Guinea, Bulolo is around 257 kilometres north of Port Moresby. Make time for highlights including McAdam National Park.