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Arawa Airport (RAW)
Arawa Airport is a small domestic gateway serving Arawa, the largest town in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. Compare transfer options to Arawa town centre, Kieta and other parts of the island, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Arawa Airport
Arawa Airport is a small regional airport serving Arawa and the surrounding communities of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. It provides access to one of the island's main towns and supports domestic and regional air travel.
Located a short distance from Arawa town, the airport serves one of Bougainville's main population centres. Arawa is the largest town in the autonomous region and served as its former capital, making the airport a practical connection point for residents, business travellers and visitors.
The airport has a single runway and a compact terminal area suited to small aircraft operations. Travellers requiring wider regional and domestic connections also use Buka Airport in the north and Aropa Airport near Kieta, with road transfers available between Arawa and surrounding towns.
Onward travel from Arawa Airport to the town centre is short by road, with taxis, hotel transfers, private vehicles and pre-arranged transport commonly used. On-site passenger facilities are limited, so most shops, dining and accommodation options are found in Arawa town.
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Arawa Airport is a small regional airport with a single passenger terminal area serving domestic and regional flights within Bougainville and Papua New Guinea.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Arawa Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
Rent a car from Arawa Airport for independent travel around Arawa and onward journeys to nearby destinations in Bougainville.
Bus & Group Transfers
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