Direct flights from Buka Island (BUA)

Buka (BUA) is a small station in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea with nonstop service to 3 destinations, flown by 2 airlines, led by Airlines PNG and Air Niugini. Because the schedule is limited, an upgrade or award opening on a Kokopo flight rarely lasts. 2LNR checks every BUA nonstop for confirmed availability, so a rare opening doesn't go unnoticed.

Data current as of August 17, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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About Buka (BUA)

Buka (BUA) is the airport serving Buka Island, Papua New Guinea. Its ICAO code is AYBK. Departure and arrival times at BUA are local to the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone. Every one of its 3 nonstop destinations is inside Papua New Guinea.

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All nonstop destinations from Buka Island (BUA)

These are the city pairs behind flights to and from Buka Island: 3 nonstop destinations with active service at Buka. Each route links to its confirmed upgrade and award availability.

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Airlines that fly out of Buka Island (BUA)

The carriers with nonstop service from Buka, ordered by how many destinations each one reaches. Each links to that airline's full route map.

Alternative airports near Buka Island (BUA)

Nearby airports with nonstop service of their own, closest first. Distances are great-circle between the two airports' coordinates, not driving time, so check the ground connection before you treat one as a substitute.

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Frequently asked questions about Buka Island (BUA)

How many nonstop destinations does Buka (BUA) serve?
Buka has active nonstop service to 3 destinations in 2LNR's schedule data. The busiest markets from BUA are Kokopo, Port Moresby, and Kieta. The full list, with live upgrade and award availability for each route, is on this page.
Which airlines fly out of Buka Island (BUA)?
The carriers with nonstop service from Buka are listed in full on this page, each linked to its own route map. Airlines PNG and Air Niugini run the most routes from Buka Island, in that order. In 2LNR's schedule data that is 2 airlines in total.
How many airlines fly out of BUA?
2LNR's schedule data currently shows 2 airlines with at least one nonstop route from Buka Island (BUA). That figure counts the carrier operating the flight rather than every carrier that sells a seat on it, so a codeshare marketed by a partner is not counted twice, and it moves with the season.
How do I check upgrade or award availability from BUA?
Pick any destination on this page, such as Kokopo, to open a calendar of BUA departures with confirmed upgrade and award space, date by date. You can also set an alert so 2LNR notifies you when space opens on a route you care about.
Does 2LNR track flights from BUA?
Yes. Every nonstop route from Buka in 2LNR's schedule data is tracked, 3 destinations in total, and what's shown is confirmed availability rather than a forecast. It's free to start.

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