Key Market Indicators
Papua New Guinea's air transport traffic is projected to reach approximately 60,000 departures by 2028, up from around 54,000 departures in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. Since 1980, the demand for air transport in Papua New Guinea has been increasing at an average rate of 5.7% per year. In 2023, the country ranked 59th in the world for air transport traffic, with Bahrain just ahead, also recording 54,000 departures. Leading the global rankings were China, India, and Canada, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
