Airport
Tari Airport (TIZ)
Tari Airport serves the town of Tari and the wider Hela Province in the Papua New Guinea highlands. Compare transfer options to Tari town and surrounding areas, and plan onward travel around the region with ease.
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About Tari Airport
Tari Airport is the main airport serving Tari and the surrounding Hela Province in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The airport opened its new passenger terminal in August 2023, replacing earlier airstrip-era facilities and giving the region a modern domestic gateway.
Located about 1 km from central Tari, the airport connects Hela Province to domestic destinations, particularly Port Moresby, and supports travel for work, study and family visits. The province is an important centre for national oil and gas projects, which makes reliable air links valuable for both passengers and cargo.
The airport operates from a single domestic terminal with basic passenger facilities. Onward travel into Tari and nearby communities is available by taxi, hotel pickup, pre-arranged private transfer or rental vehicle.
As a small regional airport, Tari Airport offers a simple and direct arrival and departure experience, serving as an important gateway for visitors and residents in the Hela region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Tari Airport operates passenger flights from a single domestic terminal. The modern terminal building, opened in 2023, replaced earlier airstrip-era facilities and serves domestic services within Papua New Guinea.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Tari Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Tari Airport to hotels, guesthouses and destinations in and around Tari.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Tari Airport to business sites, project areas or nearby communities in Hela Province.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle from Tari Airport for independent travel around Tari and onward journeys in Hela Province.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Tari Airport, hotels, work sites and other destinations in the region.
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