Daru Airport

Daru Airport (IATA: DAU) traces its origins to the mid-20th century and today operates from a single small terminal, serving as the primary air gateway to Daru Island and PNG’s Western Province. This compact regional airport handles short domestic flights—most commonly to Port Moresby—and is important for local travel, government services and supply runs rather than international traffic. It’s a short drive from Daru town with taxis and minibuses linking the strip to nearby communities; boat links serve surrounding isles. While not a major airline hub, PNG Air and Air Niugini run regular services; limited competition can make fares moderately high compared with big hubs.