Airline
North Coast Aviation (N9)
North Coast Aviation (NCA) is a vital regional airline operating in Papua New Guinea, specializing in scheduled and charter flights to remote and rugged communities. Based in Lae, NCA provides safe, reliable passenger, freight, and medevac services using specialized STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft.
Why travelers choose North Coast Aviation
- •Baggage-first fares and transparent change rules.
- •Modern fleet mix with attentive on-board service.
- •Strong IRROPS handling with quick local support.
Fare families
Saver Fare
An affordable option for light packers traveling between remote communities.
- •Standard cabin seating
- •Strict 10kg checked baggage allowance
- •Small personal item included
- •Ticket is non-refundable
- •Changes permitted with a fee
Standard Fare
Our most popular fare offering a practical baggage allowance for standard travel needs.
- •Standard cabin seating
- •16kg checked baggage allowance
- •Small personal item included
- •Date and time changes allowed with a reduced fee
- •Partial refund available on cancellation
Flex Fare
Maximum flexibility and increased baggage allowances for business and essential travelers.
- •Standard cabin seating
- •20kg checked baggage allowance
- •Small personal item included
- •Free flight changes and cancellations
- •Priority baggage and cargo loading
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Due to the size of the aircraft and strict weight limitations, checked baggage is typically restricted to 10kg to 16kg per passenger depending on the route and fare. A small personal item is allowed in the cabin. Excess baggage is strictly subject to payload availability and may travel on subsequent flights.
Change policy
Flight changes require advance notice and may incur administrative fees depending on the fare class. Because remote operations are highly weather-dependent, NCA offers flexible rebooking policies for flights delayed or canceled due to adverse weather conditions.
Check-in
Passengers must check in at least 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Due to strict aircraft weight and balance requirements, all passengers and their hand luggage will be weighed during the check-in process.
Colombo (CMB) network
North Coast Aviation operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight N9 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight N9 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight N9 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight N9 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight N9 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight N9 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat