Losuia is a village on Kiriwina Island, part of the Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. Losuia is relatively unknown by outsiders, but the culture that can be found at here is definitely worth the trip.

Airports available in Losuia

Losuia Airport

Losuia Airport (LSA) is an airport that serves the area of Losuia, on the island of Kiriwina, Papua New Guinea. This small airport only handles flights from Alotau, operated by Airlines PNG. Losuia Airport is a small airport. Therefore travellers arriving at this airport should not be expecting world-class facilities on-site. It is best that you arrange airport transfer with your accommodation provider as transportation in Losuia can be a bit difficult.

How to get cheap flights to Losuia

It is easy to find cheap flights to Losuia with the help of Traveloka. Traveloka is a search engine that will help you compare prices of flights between airlines and provides you with the best option. To find the best deal, just search for the destination in the Traveloka website or the Traveloka mobile app, and it will show you the options that are available. You can also use the price alert feature to notify you of future price changes.

When is the best time to fly to Losuia

The average temperature in Losuia does not vary much at all. The temperature is relatively hot all year round with the chance of rain year-round. The hottest months in Losuia are May, October and December. The warmest time of year is generally mid-October where it would be as high as 31.2°C with temperatures dropping below 26.2°C at night. If you don't want to get caught in the rain, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Losuia are October, September, and then February.

July is the busiest month for tourism in Losuia. It is followed by September and May. During these months, prices for hotels and flights will be significantly higher than in other months. If you want to skip the crowd, tourists are unlikely to visit Losuia in the month of December. It is also cheaper to travel here in December.

What are the top 3 things to do in Losuia

Kalopa Cave – This magnificent cave is located at Kaibola village, at the northern tip of Kiriwina. Here, you are able to swim and snorkel at the picturesque beach. The cave is about 1½ hours' walk from Kaibola, but it is worth the walk. You will find several deep limestone caves that house burial antiquities and skeletal remains. Local legend has it that Dokanikani, a giant whose bones are said to be buried with those of his victims in one of the caves. You can get to the village from Losuia via the Mini Van that are available every hour.

Omarakana – Located in the middle of Losuia and Kaibola, Omarakana is where the island's paramount chief resides. Remember to keep your head lower than the chief as it is a symbol of respect. The paramount chief looks over the island's traditions and magic. He also superintends festivals such as the yam festival and kula rituals. If you would like to meet the chief, you can find him sitting on a chair under his house most of the time.

Kaibola beach – Also located at the Kaibola village, you can visit the Kaibola beach which is at the northern tip of Kiriwina. Here, you can swim and snorkel at the picturesque sandy white beach but remember to pack your snorkelling gears. You can get to this beach via the Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) that operates hourly.