AU$ 130 Cheap Flights from Port Moresby to Madang

Madang is the capital of Madang province located on the north coast of Papua New Guinea. Madang is considered to be one of the most picturesque towns in the entire South Pacific region. The city is covered with lush green tropical vegetation. Tourists come to this town for relaxing in the lap of nature and enjoy the tranquillity of the place.

Tip: Avoid visiting during rainy months from December to March. The temperature is tolerable from April to November.

Getting to Madang

Madang is located at a distance of 497 km from Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. 2 Port Moresby to Madang flights run every day while there are three weekly flights for the route. Popular Airlines servicing the route are Air Niugini, PNG Air, Virgin Australia, and Qantas. The maximum number of non-stop flights from Port Moresby to Madang is operated by Air Niugini.

The direct flights to Madang from Port Moresby usually takes 1 hour to cover the distance. The maximum number of direct Airways from Port Moresby to Madang usually departs at 11:50 local time. You can quickly get cheap flights from Port Moresby to Madang. Best deals for Port Moresby - Madang flight booking are provided by various flight search engines. Madang Airport is located just 3.4 kilometers from Madang city.

Tip: Package deals combining flight tickets with hotel and car rental are very suitable for tourists.

Things to do in Madang

The Madang harbour is a beautiful location where you can walk and observe the ships and the water of the Pacific Ocean. The port also has a prominent feature known as Coastwatcher’s Memorial, which was built in honour of people who chose to stay behind in Madand during World War II to report enemy movements. Take a trip on the boat to Kranget Island. The island has two villages. You can also stay overnight at the Island. There are many villages around Madang which offer accommodations for tourists. Staying in the town enables you to learn about the local culture, hear traditional village songs and relax in the quiet atmosphere provided by a small village.

The old Japanese World War II-era airfield is also a significant tourist attraction in Madang. The airport is covered with vegetation, but bomb craters and remains of Japanese aircraft dot the place. Snorkelling at pig Island amid the coral reefs is also a memorable experience in Madang. If you want to know about the history of Madang and local customs, visit Madang Museum which is housed in the building of Madang Visitors and Cultural Bureau.

Tip: Staying in village accommodation is recommended to commune with the natural beauty of the place and stay close to the locals.

Shopping and dining

The local market in Madang sells fruits and vegetables. Some shops are also there which necklaces and other pieces of jewellery made of seashells, t-shirts and other clothing items and bags. The local market is closed on Sundays. In villages, you can buy local crafts. In the town of BilBil, you can purchase earthenware pots made by local women. Snorkelling gears are available at the sports shop located in Beckzie Plaza.

There are few local restaurants which offer local cuisine along with various kinds of Chinese, Thai, Filipino, and Southeast Asian dishes. Seafood is aplenty in Madang. Western dishes

are available in the local hotels, resorts, and some restaurants. Coconut is abundant in the town and is very cheap. Beer and other alcoholic drinks are readily accessible in the city.

Tip: Although there isn’t much to purchase in Madang, local potteries made by village women are recommended.