Flights to Buka Island (BUA)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Buka Airport is an airport serving Buka Island, Papua New Guinea.

Right now there are 4 airports in 1 country connected to Buka Island, 4 of them domestic, with 2 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Buka Island's longest nonstop connection is Port Moresby (POM), 581 miles, offered by Air Niugini and PNG Air.

Airlines serving Buka Island

PNG Air4 destinations
Air Niugini2 destinations

Popular routes to Buka Island

The places connected to Buka Island on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Popular routes with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching Buka Island from these popular places requires a connection:

Hoskins (HKN)Papua New Guinea

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Buka Island not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Buka Island non-stop?

Kieta (KIE)95 mi
Tokua (RAB)175 mi

Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Buka Island non-stop?

Port Moresby (POM)581 mi

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Buka Island

Ending before the rest

Kieta (KIE)Through Dec 31, 2026

The other 2 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Domestic flights to Buka Island

Alternative airports near Buka Island

Kieta (KIE)95 mi / 153 km
Ballalae (BAS)137 mi / 220 km
CHY (CHY)148 mi / 238 km
Stirling Island (MNY)151 mi / 243 km
Tokua (RAB)175 mi / 282 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport BUA?

The airport's official name is Buka Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code BUA.

What is the airport code for Buka Airport?

The IATA airport code for Buka Airport is BUA. Enter BUA in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Buka Airport (BUA)?

Buka Airport serves Buka Island, Papua New Guinea. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to BUA, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Buka Island (BUA)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and BUA as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Buka Island, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Buka Island?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to BUA.

Can I look for award flights to Buka Island (BUA)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to BUA, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.