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Port Moresby: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Port Moresby, also referred to as Pom City or simply Moresby, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea.

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Now in the cityPort Moresby+26°CClear night · sunrise 05:41 AMupdated 11:02 PM
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Places on the map8
Exchange ratePGK 4.53per 1 $PGK — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Port Moresby in pictures22 photos · 2 places
Taro Taylor · cc-by-2.0 · Apr 26, 2008
Taro Taylor from Sydney, Australia · cc-by-2.0 · Apr 24, 2008
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Ness Kerson/madNESS Photography for AusAID · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Jun 5, 2013

Getting there and staying

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Updated information about interruptions to the supply of water and electricity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • kidnapping
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Reconsider travel to Papua New Guinea due to  crime, civil unrest , and  piracy. Exercise increased caution due to  kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent availability of healthcare services, and potential for natural disasters .  Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport POM8.5 km from the centre
Girua Airport PNP147 km from the centre
Kerema Airport KMA226 km from the centre
Cities of Papua New Guinea
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