Kiunga is a town famous for its harbour on the Fly River, the second-longest river in Papua New Guinea. It is located in the western province of Papua New Guinea and bordered by the province of Papua, Indonesia. The terrain of the city is level, rugged and swampy. It is also surrounded by dense forests and is a popular destination for bird lovers. From an economic point of view, natural rubber processing is a major new source of economy in the city.

Airports in Kiunga

Kiunga Airport

Kiunga Airport is the only gateway for air transportation to the city. Kiunga airport operates aircraft from local airlines; PNG Airlines and Niugini Air. PNG Airlines provides two-way flights from Kiunga to Lake Murray, Mount Hagen, Port Moresby, Suki and Tabubil. Meanwhile, Niugini Air Company operates two-way flights only from Kiunga to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Kiunga?

To get cheap flight tickets to Kiunga, you simply need to visit Traveloka.com official website or upload Traveloka application to your smartphone. Make sure you sign up for a Traveloka account to ensure the booking and purchasing process run smooth. Not only that, by registering, you are entitled to enjoy the promotions offered. Once registered, you can simply press the flight button and enter your date and destination details. In just a few seconds, you will see a list of flights to that destination and you can select a ticket based on your capabilities and requirements. To Kiunga, there is no direct flight from Kuala Lumpur. You need a transit flight to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. Afterwards, take local flights directly from Port Moresby to Kiunga city.

When is the Best Time to Fly to Kiunga?

The city of Kiunga has no record of when is the best time to fly there. This is possible because the rainfall distribution occurs throughout the year regardless of the season. However, for travellers who are planning to go there, you are advised to book your flight tickets two months in advance as there are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA) to Port Moresby and to Kiunga. In addition, flights to Port Moresby and to Kiunga are also limited.

According to the Koppen-Geiger classification table, the city of Kiunga is affected by the humid tropical climate. This is because the city receives rainfall all year round regardless of the season. The driest month is March with an average rainfall of 529 mm while Julai is the driest month with an average rainfall of 305 mm. The average annual rainfall recorded is 4521 mm. The annual temperature recorded in Kiunga averages 26.7 degrees Celsius. The average temperature in summer, November is 27.5 degrees Celsius and the average temperature in winter, July is 25.6 degrees Celsius. With a little bit of information on the average temperature and rainfall readings, you can plan yourself the best time for you to travel to Kiunga.

Most of the people in Kiunga town are celebrating the Sel Kambang festival. The festival celebrates and promotes the culture of six major tribes from the North Fly region of the western province of Papua New Guinea. Among the events being held are traditional dress contests, unique tribe's handicrafts and more. It started in 2018 and received a great response. Therefore, the festival is again held in 2019 in June. It is highly recommended that you visit the city of Kiunga during Sel Kambang festival to get acquainted with the North Fly tribes.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Kiunga?

The city of Kiunga is one humble city with little to do with the world's modernization. As such, the tourist attractions of this city are largely mother natures.

Fly River Port – The Fly River is the second-longest river in Papua New Guinea after the Sepik River and is listed in 25 major rivers in the world. The length of the river is 1050 kilometres flowing from the Star Mountains to the Gulf of Papua, with the delta open up across is around 100 kilometres.

Star Mountains – It is located near the city of Kiunga, located in the western province of Papua New Guinea. The Star Mountains extends across the Hindenburg Range. The Star Mountains recorded the rainfall of more than 10,000 mm a year, making it one of the wetlands in the world. Although not hiking, tourists to Kiunga will not miss the opportunity to see with their own eyes and take pictures of the backdrop of this mountain.

Niugini Pride Kiunga – Exploring a place won't be perfect if you don't try the local food. Travelling to Kiunga City, you must find the time to visit Niugini Pride Kiunga located at Albertis Drive, 335 Kiunga. It is a market that sells raw ingredients for cooking. In addition, it is very popular with affordable local foods. You are encouraged to try Kiunga local food which is certainly different from local Malaysian food.